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| Decision 18944 Full Text | | Issue: | Sub-Issue 1: | Sub-Issue 2: | Sub-Issue 3: | | refusal of work | distance | | | Summary:
I can well understand that the Board would conclude that 40 minutes to get to work, plus waiting time, is not unusual in most urban areas. Jobs at the best of times are difficult to find and if one has to travel that time to get to work, this is not unreasonable. | | Other Issue(s): | Sub-Issue 1: | Sub-Issue 2: | Sub-Issue 3: | | refusal of work | wages or salary | | |
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| Decision 17210 Full Text | | Issue: | Sub-Issue 1: | Sub-Issue 2: | Sub-Issue 3: | | refusal of work | distance | | | Summary:
Railway employee who failed to exercise bumping rights. The only available work was a 2-hour drive and relocation was not a viable option. It has been established that where the distance to travel is clearly excessive, it is not suitable employment. |
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| Decision 15613 Full Text | | Issue: | Sub-Issue 1: | Sub-Issue 2: | Sub-Issue 3: | | refusal of work | distance | | | Summary:
8 months on claim, refuses to go back temporarily to same employer in Sudbury, lives in Massey, would be required to relocate and find babysitter, assistance provided by parents to her and child in Massey. Former arrangements in Sudbury not available. Disq. reduced to 1 week. |
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| Decision 14036 Full Text | | Issue: | Sub-Issue 1: | Sub-Issue 2: | Sub-Issue 3: | | refusal of work | distance | | | Summary:
Collected maternity benefits. Then resigned instead of resuming work. Had moved in the meantime. A job situated at 50 km from where she resides, soon after giving birth to a child, is not suitable. Claimant had good cause for refusing to return. |
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| Decision 11937 Full Text | | Issue: | Sub-Issue 1: | Sub-Issue 2: | Sub-Issue 3: | | refusal of work | distance | | | Summary:
Offered job at other plant of former employer 30 km away. I agree that claimant should have attempted to use public transportation or move closer. There was however no guarantee that job would be permanent and would it be reasonable to relocate? Returned to Board. |
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| Decision 11259 Full Text | | Issue: | Sub-Issue 1: | Sub-Issue 2: | Sub-Issue 3: | | refusal of work | distance | | | Summary:
Woodcutter who, 1 month after being laid off locally, refuses employment 50 miles away. Car needs major repair. Employer agreed it was too far to travel daily. Winter time. No one to travel with. No accommodation. Employment held not suitable. | | Other Issue(s): | Sub-Issue 1: | Sub-Issue 2: | Sub-Issue 3: | | availability for work | restrictions | transportation difficulties | |
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| Decision 08848 Full Text | | Issue: | Sub-Issue 1: | Sub-Issue 2: | Sub-Issue 3: | | refusal of work | distance | | | Summary:
Laid off from job in Alberta 19-4 due to spring break. Returned to Newfoundland. Refused to go back when recalled in June because it creates family problems being away from home for 3 or 4 months at a time. Could have moved family. Disqualification reduced to 2 weeks. |
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