The federal government has appointed Jody Brennan as the executive head of the newly created Employment Insurance Board of Appeal (EI BOA), marking a significant overhaul of the EI appeals …
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Federal Court of Appeal upholds denial of EI benefits to CAF member dismissed for vaccine policy non-compliance
A former member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) was denied Employment Insurance (EI) benefits after being dismissed for failing to comply with the military’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, a …
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Worker who quit after three shifts, citing toxic culture and safety issues, not entitled to EI: Tribunal
A worker who quit his job after just three shifts — citing a toxic working environment and lack of proper PPE — is not entitled to receive Employment Insurance (EI) …
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A worker who lost his job after he failed to return to work following a bereavement leave is not entitled to receive Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, the Social Security Tribunal …