Decision A-0184.95

Case Number Claimant Judge Language Decision date
Decision A-0184.95 Borghi Dario et al  Federal  English 1996-03-21
Decision Appealed Appellant Corresponding Case
Allowed Unanimous  No Commission  26251 


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
earnings  supplementary unemployment benefits 

Summary:

Plant closure. Monies left in the SUB fund distributed to employees in a lump sum, not paid out as SUB payments on lay-off. The Board erred in allocating the monies on a weekly basis. Reg._58(9) applies. Reversed by FCA who found that payments were governed by Regs. prior to the 1990 modifications.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
umpires  jurisdiction  procedures 

Summary:

Suggested that Umpire violated a principal of natural justice by relying on a CUB not discussed at hearing. Rejected by FCA as decision did not contain a "new ground". Courts are not bound to consider only authorities submitted by counsel. Nothing to prevent them from using fruits of their research.


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