What's New

Claim Procedure:

PAQUETTE  A-597-05: Claimants are not compelled to submit a claimant's report for the waiting period.

Earnings:

HAMILTON  A-362-06: Considers the Board's finding of fact regarding the terms of a settlement between employer and employee.

FERGUSON  A-340-06: Monies received from the employer's income extension aid program are “earnings”.

SARRAZIN  A-619-05: Vacation pay vs savings - considers whether a trustee is involved.

Misconduct:

McNAMARA  A-239-06: Considers misconduct occurring prior to the employment as well as the determination of misconduct vs the reasonableness of the employer's decision to dismiss the claimant.

AUCLAIR  A-211-06: As the claimant acknowledged making abusive remarks concerning his employer, it was clear that his remarks were deliberate and voluntary. It is not for the Board of Referees to consider whether dismissal was the appropriate disciplinary action in view of the alleged misconduct.

MISHIBINIJIMA  A-85-06: Alcoholism is not in itself proof there is no misconduct.

Penalties and Violations:

FTERGIOTIS  A-526-05: False statements knowingly made vs. unintentional error.

Qualifying condition:

PERRY  A-475-05: Interruption of earnings - continued to work.

WILMOT  CUB 68438: hours required to requalify for benefits following an indefinite disqualification for voluntary leaving or misconduct.

Undeclared earnings:

EI Regulation section 15 was repealed. Effective August 12, 2001 undeclared earnings are determined and allocated on a weekly basis in accordance with Regulations sections 35 and 36 (see Earnings). This subject is removed from the Quick Reference tool.

Voluntary Leaving:

CAMPEAU  A-57-06: Sincerity and inadequate income do not constitute just cause.

CÔTÉ  A-562-04: Voluntary leaving one's employment to go to school.

TREMBLAY  A-50-94: Insufficiency of salary earned does not constitute just cause.