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| claim procedure |
filing an application |
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Summary:
The claimant ceased working on May 28, 2010, and applied for benefits on July 18, 2010. Her reasons for late filing were that she was not familiar with E.I. regulations and procedures, and that she did not have her Record of Employment and believed she could not apply without one. The Commission denied benefits since it was of the opinion that the claimant had not shown good cause during the entire delay, for late filing. The Board finds that not being aware of the EI regulations and procedures do not constitute just cause for the delay. The claimant could have, while waiting for her Record of Employment, contacted a Service Canada office to enquire about her rights and obligations and the steps to be taken to file a claim for benefits. The appeal before the Umpire is dismissed.
