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=== 3. Attending Courses === | === 3. Attending Courses === | ||
Most claimants taking a full-time course will be considered unavailable for work unless the Commission | Most claimants taking a full-time course will be considered unavailable for work unless the Commission or an agency authorized by the Commission-specifically referred the claimant to the program. Even if the course is part-time and improves the claimant’s chances of finding employment, the claimant may still be disentitled because they are considered unavailable for work. In these circumstances a claimant may attempt to prove availability, if the course does not interfere with the job search and they would immediately be able to accept an offer of employment. | ||
According to s 25(2) of the EI Act, a decision refusing to refer a claimant to a course is not reviewable under s 112. However, a claimant who takes a course without the Commission's approval can still appeal a finding that they are disentitled for not being available for work while taking the course. | According to s 25(2) of the ''EI Act'', a decision refusing to refer a claimant to a course is not reviewable under s 112. However, a claimant who takes a course without the Commission's approval can still appeal a finding that they are disentitled for not being available for work while taking the course. | ||
Persons attending full-time courses not approved by the Commission may still be entitled to EI benefits if they have established their eligibility by working part-time while attending classes and if they are still available for their previous hours of work on virtually no notice. | Persons attending full-time courses not approved by the Commission may still be entitled to EI benefits if they have established their eligibility by working part-time while attending classes and if they are still available for their previous hours of work on virtually no notice. |