A woman who felt she had no choice but to retire from her job, citing financial pressure after being suspended for failing to comply with her employer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination…
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Worker who refused drug, alcohol test after crashing company vehicle not entitled to EI benefits: Tribunal
A worker who lost his job as a concrete finisher after he was involved in an accident involving a company vehicle, and refused to undergo a drug and alcohol test,…
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Municipal inspector, dismissed for non-compliance with COVID-19 vaccination policy, not entitled to EI: Tribunal
The Social Security Tribunal of Canada has refused leave to appeal for a former municipal inspector who was dismissed for non-compliance with his employer’s COVID-19 vaccination policy. The Tribunal ruled…
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Recreation therapist at hospital who refused vaccine not entitled to EI, tribunal says contracts don’t have to explicitly define misconduct
A claimant identified as OK has been denied permission to appeal a decision regarding Employment Insurance (EI) benefits by the Social Security Tribunal of Canada Appeal Division. The ruling addressed…
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Federal Court dismisses case from B.C. public service staffer who alleged political influence in decision to refuse EI benefits to unvaccinated workers
A British Columbia Public Service worker, who alleged political influence relating to the refusal of EI benefits for workers who were suspended for violating COVID-19 vaccination policies, has lost his…
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Canada Employment Insurance Commission contractor awarded EI despite being turfed for refusing to disclose vaccination status
A former contractor with the Canada Employment Insurance Commission has been awarded EI benefits after having his contract terminated for refusing to disclose his vaccination status during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Employment Insurance Commission announces 2024 premium rates, reveals forecasted deficit
The Canada Employment Insurance Commission has unveiled the 2024 premium rates for Employment Insurance (EI), with modest increases for both employees and employers. According to an actuarial report released by…
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Financial planner’s EI appeal denied after she was fired for unauthorized access, sharing of bank data
A financial planner at a bank, terminated for unauthorized access to customer accounts and sharing confidential data with an ex-employee, has been denied her employment insurance (EI) appeal. The Social…
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Worker, fired after extending a three-week holiday without telling his employer, loses bid for EI benefits
A man who went on holiday, and extended his trip without telling his employer, has lost his bid for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits after being fired. The worker, identified as…
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Federal worker loses appeal over EI benefits due to refusal to comply with employer’s COVID-19 vaccination policy
A federal government worker, denied employment insurance (EI) benefits after he refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19, has lost his appeal. The appeal was in response to a General Division…
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