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Disqualification can be imposed under s. 27(1) through s. 30(1) of the ''EI Act''. The effects of disqualification differ depending on what category the disqualification falls into: | Disqualification can be imposed under s. 27(1) through s. 30(1) of the ''EI Act''. The effects of disqualification differ depending on what category the disqualification falls into: | ||
Section 27(1) and 28(1) of the ''EI Act'' state that a claimant is disqualified from receiving benefits for 7 to 12 weeks if, without good cause, they: | |||
* refuse a suitable employment offer; or | |||
* refuse to apply for suitable employment when aware that a position is vacant or is becoming vacant. | |||
A claimant will be disqualified from receiving benefits for up to 6 weeks if the claimant: | |||
* neglected to avail themselves of an opportunity for suitable employment directed to them by the Commission; | |||
* failed to attend an interview recommended by the Commission; or | |||
* failed to attend a course of instruction or training referred to by the Commission. | |||
The disqualification will be deferred if the claimant is otherwise entitled to special benefits. In other words, a disqualification under section 27(1) of the ''EI Act'' will disqualify a claimant from receiving regular benefits, but the claimant may still collect any special benefits to which they are entitled. | The disqualification will be deferred if the claimant is otherwise entitled to special benefits. In other words, a disqualification under section 27(1) of the ''EI Act'' will disqualify a claimant from receiving regular benefits, but the claimant may still collect any special benefits to which they are entitled. | ||
