Social Security Tribunal of Canada (Employment Insurance) case law
Judgments from the Social Security Tribunal of Canada (Employment Insurance) with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions. The original content is public and official; the summaries and analysis are produced by VadeLab's technology.
Claimant Denied Leave to Appeal Employment Insurance Benefits
SST Canada Reviews Allocation of Earnings and Overpayment of EI Benefits
The Social Security Tribunal of Canada reviewed the allocation of earnings and overpayment of Employment Insurance benefits. The Tribunal found that the Commission reconsidered the claims properly and within the required timeframe, adjusting the allocation of earnings based on new evidence.
Claimant Denied Regular Benefits Due to Insufficient Hours
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal Employment Insurance Benefit Denial
Appeal Division Intervenes Due to Factual Errors in Employment Insurance Case
The Appeal Division allowed the appeal, finding that the General Division made a factual error when determining the date of the reconsideration request and the delay period. The Commission's decision was based on an incorrect date, leading to an incorrect calculation of the delay period.
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal EI Benefits Case
The Social Security Tribunal denied a claimant's request for permission to appeal a decision regarding Employment Insurance benefits. The claimant argued that he had good cause for the delay in applying for benefits, but the tribunal found no merit in his arguments.
Claimant Entitled to EI Benefits While Caring for Mother in US
A claimant successfully argued that they were entitled to Employment Insurance (EI) benefits while caring for their mother in the United States. The Social Security Tribunal found that the claimant met the criteria for an exemption from disentitlement under the law.
Appeal Division Overturns Temporary Measure on Insurable Hours Credit
Request for Permission to Appeal Employment Insurance Parental Benefits Denied
The claimant applied for Employment Insurance parental benefits and later tried to change the type of benefits from 'standard' to 'extended'. Permission to appeal this decision was denied by the Social Security Tribunal because there was no reasonable chance of success.
Claimant Qualifies for EI Benefits Despite Employer Bankruptcy
A claimant applied for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits but was denied because her employer had gone bankrupt, making it impossible to provide necessary documentation. However, the claimant managed to prove she had worked enough hours to qualify for EI benefits through a ruling by the Canada Revenue Agency. The Social Security Tribunal of Canada then granted her EI benefits.
Appeal Dismissed: Employment Insurance Misconduct Ruling Upheld
Late Appeal Extension Request Denied by Social Security Tribunal
The Social Security Tribunal denied the claimant's request for an extension of time to appeal an Employment Insurance decision because the claimant did not provide a reasonable explanation for the delay.
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal EI Benefits Decision
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal Overpayment Recovery of Employment Insurance Advance
The Social Security Tribunal of Canada denied a claimant's request for permission to appeal regarding the recovery of an overpayment of the Employment Insurance Emergency Response Benefit advance. The claimant argued procedural unfairness and jurisdictional issues, but the tribunal found no arguable case for either.
Appeal Dismissed for Being Filed Too Late - Social Security Tribunal
The Social Security Tribunal dismissed the claimant's appeal because it was filed more than one year after the reconsideration decision was communicated to him.
Appeal Division Rules Claimant Disqualified from EI Benefits Due to Misconduct
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal EI Benefits Decision
EI Sickness Benefits Appeal Denied Due to Insufficient Hours
The claimant applied for Employment Insurance sickness benefits but was denied because they did not meet the minimum insurable hours requirement, despite having a chronic medical condition. The Social Security Tribunal upheld the denial, stating that the requirements must be met to qualify for benefits.
Late appeal to General Division dismissed
The Social Security Tribunal of Canada dismissed an appeal to the General Division because it was filed more than one year after the decision was communicated to the appellant. The case highlights the strict time limits for filing appeals under the Employment Insurance Act.