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== B. Suitable Employment == | == B. Suitable Employment == | ||
A claimant must accept suitable work but is not required to take work considered not suitable. Most of the criteria that define ‘suitable work’ are contained in the EI Regulations s 9.002(1). They are as follows: | A claimant must accept suitable work but is not required to take work considered not suitable. Most of the criteria that define ‘suitable work’ are contained in the ''EI Regulations'' s 9.002(1). They are as follows: | ||
:a) the claimant’s health and physical capabilities allow them to commute to the place of work and to perform the work; | :a) the claimant’s health and physical capabilities allow them to commute to the place of work and to perform the work; | ||
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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; | |||
:b) the claimant’s efforts consist of: | |||
**i. assessing employment opportunities; | **i. assessing employment opportunities; | ||
**ii. preparing a resume or cover letter; | **ii. preparing a resume or cover letter; | ||
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**vi. attending interviews; and, | **vi. attending interviews; and, | ||
**vii. undergoing evaluations of competencies; and | **vii. undergoing evaluations of competencies; and | ||
:c) the claimant’s efforts are directed toward obtaining suitable employment. | |||
== C. Disqualification == | == C. Disqualification == | ||