Decision 42381

Case Number Claimant Judge Language Decision date
Decision 42381   Reed  English 1998-10-19
Decision Appealed Appellant Corresponding Case
Dismissed  No Claimant  -


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
week of unemployment  preparatory activities in commencing business 

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".


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
week of unemployment  minor in extent 

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.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
week of unemployment  principal means of livelihood 

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.


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