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=== 1. Proof of Search for Suitable Employment === | === 1. Proof of Search for Suitable Employment === | ||
Section 50(8) of the EI Act requires that a claimant prove they are making “reasonable and customary” efforts to obtain suitable employment. Again, this emphasizes the importance of keeping a job search record, which the claimant should update daily. The criteria are further elaborated in ''EI Regulations'', s 9.001: | Section 50(8) of the ''EI Act'' requires that a claimant prove they are making “reasonable and customary” efforts to obtain suitable employment. Again, this emphasizes the importance of keeping a job search record, which the claimant should update daily. The criteria are further elaborated in ''EI Regulations'', s 9.001: | ||
:a) the claimant’s efforts are sustained; | :a) the claimant’s efforts are sustained; | ||
:b) the claimant’s efforts consist of: | :b) the claimant’s efforts consist of: | ||
::i. assessing employment opportunities; | |||
::ii. preparing a resume or cover letter; | |||
::iii. registering for job search tools or with electronic job banks or employment agencies; | |||
::iv. contracting prospective employers; | |||
::v. submitting job applications; | |||
::vi. attending interviews; and, | |||
::vii. undergoing evaluations of competencies; and | |||
:c) the claimant’s efforts are directed toward obtaining suitable employment. | :c) the claimant’s efforts are directed toward obtaining suitable employment. | ||
