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Difference between revisions of "I've Been Turned Down for Employment Insurance Benefits"

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:* You quit '''without''' ''just cause''.
:* You quit '''without''' ''just cause''.


:* You are '''not available for work''' (includes not actively looking for a job). You may not be able get EI benefits until you are available for work.  
:* You are '''not available for work''' (includes not actively looking for a job). You may not be able to get EI benefits until you are available for work.  


:* You made '''false statements to EI'''. You may have to repay some benefits and you may have to pay a penalty.
:* You made '''false statements to EI'''. You may have to repay some benefits and you may have to pay a penalty.
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If EI has turned down your claim, or disqualified, disentitled or penalized you, you can appeal '''within 30 days''' from the day you receive the decision. You appeal to the General Division of the Social Security Tribunal (SST). Here’s what you need to do:
If EI has turned down your claim, or disqualified, disentitled or penalized you, you can appeal '''within 30 days''' from the day you receive the decision. You appeal to the General Division of the Social Security Tribunal (SST). Here’s what you need to do:


# Complete the form, [http://www.canada.ca/en/sst/hta/eigendiv.html Notice of Appeal to the Social Security Tribunal (SST) - General Division], or write the SST a letter of appeal. If you write a letter of appeal, be sure to include all the information that is required on the form.  
# Complete the form, [http://www.canada.ca/en/sst/hta/eigendiv.html Notice of Appeal, to the Social Security Tribunal (SST) - General Division], or write the SST a letter of appeal. If you write a letter of appeal, be sure to include all the information that is required on the form.  
# Send the appeal form or letter to the SST by mail or fax. You must do this within 30 days from the day you received EI's decision. It is best to attach a copy of the decision you are appealing.  
# Send the appeal form or letter to the SST by mail or fax. You must do this within 30 days from the day you received EI's decision. It is best to attach a copy of the decision you are appealing.  


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