An apartment superintendent who was fired after she refused to deal with a contractor who had sexually harassed her did not lose her job due to misconduct and is eligible …
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Unvaccinated worker who cited Minister’s remarks to support bias claim denied EI benefits on appeal
An unvaccinated worker who lost his job for misconduct, and was denied Employment Insurance (EI) benefits as a result, appealed the ruling partially because he argued the decision-maker was biased. …
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Warehouse worker, fired after accident involving machine he wasn’t trained or authorized to operate, not entitled to EI benefits: Tribunal
A warehouse worker who operated a reach machine, without proper authorization or training, and was involved in an accident that caused damage is not entitled to Employment Insurance (EI) benefits …
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Federal Court rejects appeal for EI benefits by worker dismissed for vaccine refusal, rejects comparison to harassment cases
A woman who lost her job over a refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and was denied Employment Insurance (EI) benefits as a result, has lost her appeal of the …
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Tribunal reverses course: Woman who felt forced to retire for financial reasons over vaccine refusal loses EI benefits
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 … …
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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 addresse… …
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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 hi… …
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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-1… Free …