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*loss of employment due to a labour dispute (i.e. either a strike or lockout (s 36)). | *loss of employment due to a labour dispute (i.e. either a strike or lockout (s 36)). | ||
However, the most common basis for disentitlement is that the claimant failed to prove that they are “capable of and available for work and unable to find suitable employment” s 18(a)). As such, claimants should understand that they '''must keep a job search record.''' | However, the most common basis for disentitlement is that the claimant failed to prove that they are “capable of and available for work and unable to find suitable employment” (s 18(a)). As such, claimants should understand that they '''must keep a job search record.''' | ||
Disentitlements can last indefinitely until the situation is remedied. Further, a disentitlement can be retroactive, which can lead to decisions of overpayment (see below). The ''EI Act'' places the onus on the claimant to prove entitlement on the balance of probabilities (s 49). In cases where the evidence as a whole indicates that the claimant’s availability was doubtful, it might be held that the claimant had failed to prove that they were available for suitable employment. For example, if a person is disentitled because they have no child care arrangements, they may need to give the Commission the name of a relative or friend who will care for the child until a permanent arrangement can be made. | Disentitlements can last indefinitely until the situation is remedied. Further, a disentitlement can be retroactive, which can lead to decisions of overpayment (see below). The ''EI Act'' places the onus on the claimant to prove entitlement on the balance of probabilities (s 49). In cases where the evidence as a whole indicates that the claimant’s availability was doubtful, it might be held that the claimant had failed to prove that they were available for suitable employment. For example, if a person is disentitled because they have no child care arrangements, they may need to give the Commission the name of a relative or friend who will care for the child until a permanent arrangement can be made. | ||
