DS v Canada Employment Insurance Commission

DS v Canada Employment Insurance Commission

Because the appellant had 0 hours of insurable employment in the qualifying period (Apr 10, 2022–Apr 8, 2023) and the applicable regional rate required 700 hours, the appellant did not meet the statutory requirement and the appeal is dismissed.

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Citation
2023 SST 1884
Parties
Appellant: D. S.; Respondent: Canada Employment Insurance Commission
Court
Social Security Tribunal of Canada
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
9 October 2023
Procedural Posture
Employment Insurance (ei) / General Division Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Hours of Insurable Employment, Qualifying Period, Regional Unemployment Rate, Eligibility
Source Language
english
Employment Insurance Social Security Law Hours of Insurable Employment Qualifying Period Regional Unemployment Rate Eligibility

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Parties

D. S.

Appellant

Canada Employment Insurance Commission

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Insurance (ei) / General Division Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant worked sufficient hours of insurable employment within the qualifying period to establish an EI claim
  2. 2 Whether prior work outside the qualifying period or ignorance about EI premium deductions affects eligibility

Ratio Decidendi

Because the appellant had 0 hours of insurable employment in the qualifying period (Apr 10, 2022–Apr 8, 2023) and the applicable regional rate required 700 hours, the appellant did not meet the statutory requirement and the appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Original reconsideration decision of Canada Employment Insurance Commission (593262) dated June 21, 2023 upheld