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.
SST Denies Leave to Appeal EI Misconduct Decision
A person who lost their job because of misconduct was not allowed to appeal a decision denying them Employment Insurance (a person) benefits. The Social Security Tribunal found that the claimant did not have a strong enough case to proceed with an appeal, as the General Division's decision followed established law and evidence.
SST Denies Claimant Permission to Appeal on EI Benefits
A person who quit their job and later applied for Employment Insurance benefits but delayed applying due to mental health issues had their appeal denied by the Social Security Tribunal. The tribunal found that the claimant did not show sufficient reason for the delay, preventing antedating of her claim.
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal EI Benefit Delay
The Social Security Tribunal denied the claimant's request to appeal her Employment Insurance benefit delay, stating that she did not provide enough evidence to prove she had a valid reason for the delay.
Social Security Tribunal Denies Claimant’s Appeal Permission for EI Benefits
A person seeking to challenge an Employment Insurance (EI) decision must first get permission from the Social Security Tribunal. In this case, the Tribunal refused to grant permission because the claimant did not show any significant procedural or legal issues with the initial decision.
Claimant's Request for Appeal Extension Denied
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal EI Decision
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal Employment Insurance Case
The Appeal Division denied the claimant's request for permission to appeal, finding no arguable case that the General Division made a reviewable error in denying Employment Insurance benefits. The General Division concluded the claimant voluntarily left his job without just cause, and the Appeal Division upheld this decision.
SST Denies Claimant’s Appeal on EI Penalty
A person who made false statements about their employment status while receiving Employment Insurance (a person) benefits was denied permission to appeal a decision imposing a $4,000 penalty. The Social Security Tribunal of Canada determined that there were no reasonable grounds for reconsideration.
Appeal Division Reduces Penalty Due to Legal Error in Employment Insurance Case
The Appeal Division found that the General Division made a legal error by not considering whether the claimant knowingly failed to report her earnings while receiving benefits. As a result, the penalty was reduced.
SST Denies Extension for Late EI Appeal
A person who missed the deadline to appeal a decision about Employment Insurance benefits asked for more time, but was refused because they couldn't explain why their application was late.
Social Security Tribunal Denies Appeal for Employment Insurance Benefits
The Social Security Tribunal denied a worker's appeal for Employment Insurance benefits. The worker claimed he was eligible due to incorrect information from government employees. However, the Tribunal ruled that the law requires a complete cessation of work and pay for at least seven days, which the worker did not meet.
Social Security Tribunal Denies Leave to Appeal EI Decision
The Social Security Tribunal refused to allow a worker's appeal against a decision that they were disqualified from Employment Insurance (EI) benefits because they left their job voluntarily without just cause. The tribunal found no evidence suggesting the original decision was wrong in law or fact.
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal Penalty Reduction in Employment Insurance Case
SST Appeal Division Denies Leave to Appeal on EI Benefits Case
A worker asked to appeal a decision denying Employment Insurance (EI) benefits after voluntarily leaving a job without just cause. The Social Security Tribunal's Appeal Division refused permission to appeal, finding no significant errors in the original decision.
Appeal Division Orders Ruling on Claimant's Unreported Earnings Penalty
In this case, the Appeal Division allowed an appeal from a lower court decision regarding penalties and violations imposed on a person who did not report their income while receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits. The Appeal Division found that the lower court made a mistake by not considering whether the claimant knowingly failed to report her earnings.
Time Extension Requested but Denied by Social Security Tribunal
A person who received Employment Insurance (EI) benefits appealed against a decision requiring them to repay those funds. They requested an extension of time to file their appeal but were denied because they could not show why the filing was late or that there was any error in the original decision.
Claimant’s Leave to Appeal SST Decision Refused
A worker appealed a decision that disqualified them from receiving EI benefits because they refused to return to in-person work as required by their employer's policy. The Social Security Tribunal’s Appeal Division decided not to allow the appeal, stating there was no reasonable chance of success based on the evidence.
Claimant's Appeal for EI Benefits Extension Denied
SST Denies Employer’s Request for Leave to Appeal EI Decision
In this Employment Insurance (EI) case, the Social Security Tribunal of Canada denied an employer's request for permission to join as a party. The tribunal ruled that the employer failed to show how its legal rights would be directly affected by the decision on the worker's EI benefits claim.