Social Security Tribunal of Canada (Employment Insurance) case law

Appeal Division Rescinds Overpayment Decision for April 6, 2025

The Appeal Division of the Social Security Tribunal rescinded part of a lower court's decision regarding an Employment Insurance (EI) overpayment for earnings in April 6, 2025. The Claimant appealed against this decision and won on one aspect of their case.

Appeal Partially Allowed: Overpayment Jurisdiction Rescinded

Claimant Disqualified From EI Due To Misconduct

In this case, the Appeal Division of the Social Security Tribunal ruled that the claimant was disqualified from receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits due to misconduct. The decision was based on the claimant's failure to follow safety protocols and their knowledge that such actions could lead to dismissal.

Claimant disqualified from EI benefits for violating safety policies

SST Denies Leave to Appeal on Employment Insurance Earnings

Appeal Rejected: SST Denies Claimant’s Challenge to EI Earnings Allocation

A worker challenged a decision by the Social Security Tribunal that their severance and vacation pay were considered 'earnings' under Employment Insurance. The tribunal denied permission to appeal, stating there was insufficient reason to believe the original decision was incorrect or unfair.

Appeal Denied: Claimant Ineligible for EI Due to Voluntary Termination

Appeal Allowed Due to Important Error of Fact in Employment Insurance Case

Appeal Denied: Employment Insurance Misconduct Case

Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal Overpayment Decision

The Social Security Tribunal denied a claimant's request to appeal an overpayment decision, stating that the appeal lacked a reasonable chance of success. The claimant argued that he was laid off, not voluntarily quitting, but the tribunal found this irrelevant to the original decision regarding the time extension request.

Claimant Denied Employment Insurance Benefits for Being Outside Canada

The claimant tried to get Employment Insurance (EI) benefits but was denied because she was outside Canada and didn't show she was available for work as required by EI law.

Appeal Rejected: EI Benefits Denied Due to Absence from Canada

A person's appeal to receive Employment Insurance (a person) benefits was denied because they were living abroad and did not make reasonable efforts to find work while out of the country. The decision highlights that being outside Canada disqualifies one from receiving a person unless specific exceptions apply, and claimants must prove active job search efforts.

EI Appeal Refused Due to Lack of Insurable Hours

A person seeking a person (EI) benefits must have a certain number of insurable hours worked within a specific period. In this case, the claimant did not meet the required hours and was denied EI benefits by both the General Division and Appeal Division of the Social Security Tribunal.

Social Security Tribunal Allows Appeal Due to Important Error of Fact

In this case, the Social Security Tribunal allowed the appeal because the lower court made an important mistake when deciding the case. The claimant explained she was very anxious and missed the deadline due to a postal strike. As a result, the tribunal gave her more time to file her notice of appeal.

Time Extended for Appeal but Leave Denied Due to Lack of Merit

The Social Security Tribunal allowed more time for the claimant to file an appeal but ultimately denied the appeal because it lacked merit. The tribunal considered the claimant's personal issues as a reasonable explanation for the delay but found no substantial grounds for the appeal.

SST Denies Claimant Leave to Appeal EI Decision

In this case, the Social Security Tribunal of Canada refused to allow the claimant to proceed with an appeal against a previous decision about a person (EI) benefits. The tribunal determined that the claimant did not have a strong enough argument to warrant further review.

SST Extends Time for EI Appeal, Denies Leave

A person seeking to challenge a decision about a person benefits had their time to file an appeal extended because they provided a good reason for being late. However, the tribunal decided not to allow the appeal to proceed as there was no strong evidence of a mistake in the original decision.

Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal Employment Insurance Eligibility

Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal EI Misconduct Disqualification

Social Security Tribunal Denies Claimant's Appeal Due to Procedural Errors