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week of unemployment |
preparatory activities in commencing business |
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Summary:
Clmt contends that steps taken prior to the opening of the business were devoted to establishing the business, not operating it. Jurisprudence supports that preparatory activities can fall within the concept "engaged in the operations of a business".
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week of unemployment |
minor in extent |
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Summary:
Clmt's involvement in business was not "minor in extent": he controlled his own working hours, owned close to 40% of the shares, did not engage in any in depth job search and hoped to make the business a successful one so that his position would be full-time.
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week of unemployment |
principal means of livelihood |
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Summary:
Although clmt contends his involvement in business was that of a part-time employee only, he did not engage in any in depth job search during that time, this factor being relevant to whether he was treating the business activity as his principle means of livelihood.