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Monies By Reason of Separation |
Compensation other than for the loss of employment income |
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Summary:
Subsequent to dismissal of employment as an accountant, the claimant was paid $27,500 under a settlement agreement. The Board ruled that the payment was not earnings as it was paid for not filing a complaint. The Umpire varied the Board's decision by considering that $25,000 of the payment related to the claimant's uncovering of wrongdoing within the Company. Based on the details of the settlement agreement, the Umpire concluded that the $25,000 portion must be considered as having been paid for consideration other than loss of income, i.e. the promise not to report the employer to the authorities.
