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's Request for Appeal Extension Denied by Social Security Tribunal
The Social Security Tribunal denied a claimant's request for more time to appeal a decision related to employment insurance. The Tribunal ruled that the claimant did not provide a good enough reason for the delay.
Tribunal Denies Claimant’s Request for Extended Time to Appeal
A person seeking to extend their deadline for appealing a decision about Employment Insurance benefits was unsuccessful because they did not give a good reason why they missed the initial deadline. This case highlights the importance of adhering to strict time limits when dealing with such appeals.
Employment Insurance Benefits Denied Due to Labour Disputes
Appeal Denied for EI Benefits During Labour Dispute
A teacher who applied for a person benefits after losing part-time jobs due to labour disputes at different a company had his appeal dismissed by the Social Security Tribunal. He argued he was entitled to benefits since he did not participate in the strike and worked when available, but the tribunal ruled against him.
EI Appeal Dismissed: Claimant Fails to Prove Good Cause for Delay
The Appeal Division dismissed an appeal regarding a person (a person) benefits, ruling that the claimant failed to prove good cause for delaying his application. The decision highlights the strict legal standard required to justify such delays.
Appeal for Antedate of Employment Insurance Benefits Dismissed
Social Security Tribunal Rejects Claimant's Appeal Over Just Cause
SST Dismisses Claimant’s Appeal for EI Benefits
The Social Security Tribunal ruled against a worker who appealed the decision to disqualify them from receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits. The tribunal found that the worker voluntarily left their job without just cause and had reasonable alternatives, thus they are disqualified from EI benefits.
Appeal Division Corrects Error of Fact in Employment Insurance Overpayment Case
SST Appeal Division Fixes Factual Error in EI Eligibility Decision
The Appeal Division of the Social Security Tribunal corrected an error made by the a person Division regarding travel dates outside Canada. This adjustment affected the claimant's eligibility for Employment Insurance benefits and reduced the penalty imposed.
EI Benefit Claims Partially Cancelled Due to Continuous Work
SST Partially Allows EI Benefit Eligibility Appeal
In this case, a person appealed a decision regarding their eligibility for Employment Insurance benefits. The Social Security Tribunal partially allowed the appeal, cancelling certain benefit periods and upholding others based on factual errors in the original decision.
Partial Allowance of Employment Insurance Job Search Appeal
SST Allows Partial Appeal on EI Job Search Standards
In this a person case, the Social Security Tribunal partially allowed a worker's appeal against the decision denying benefits. The tribunal found that the lower court had erred in assessing the worker's efforts to return to work and set stricter job search requirements than necessary.
Correct Weekly Benefit Rate for Employment Insurance Appeal
Social Security Tribunal Rules on Time Limit for Reconsideration
The Social Security Tribunal ruled that the Commission could use a 72-month time limit to reconsider a claimant's claim for Employment Insurance benefits if it can reasonably find that a false or misleading statement was made. The claimant's appeal was dismissed.
Commission Can Reconsider EI Sickness Benefits Under 72-Month Limit
The Social Security Tribunal of Canada dismissed an appeal by a claimant who argued against the Employment Insurance Commission's use of a 72-month period to reconsider his sickness benefits. The tribunal ruled that the Commission could reasonably find there was a false or misleading statement, even if it wasn't knowingly made.
Tribunal Adjusts Claimant’s Weekly Benefits to $524 After Reviewing Calculation Error
In this case, the Social Security Tribunal reviewed and corrected an error made during the calculation of a claimant’s weekly Employment Insurance benefit amount. The correct rate was determined to be $524.00 per week.
SST Reverses Vacation Pay Exemption Decision in EI Appeal
The Social Security Tribunal of Canada reversed a decision that vacation pay received during planned leave after layoff does not qualify for exemption under section 77.997 of the Employment Insurance Regulations. The earnings must be allocated based on normal weekly earnings from August 4 to 30, 2025.
Social Security Tribunal Rules Vacation Pay Not Exempt Under EI Regulations
The Social Security Tribunal ruled that vacation pay received after a layoff does not qualify for exemption under section 77.997 of the EI Regulations. The decision overturned a previous ruling by the General Division.