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== C. EI Jurisprudence Online == | == C. EI Jurisprudence Online == | ||
The [http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/ei/index.shtml EI homepage] has links to legislation, a jurisprudence library, and to the SST and Umpires sections. | The [http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/ei/index.shtml EI homepage] has links to legislation, a jurisprudence library, and to the SST and Umpires sections. This site is a good place to start, though one should be aware that that certain sections may be dated or not have the information most useful to building a good case for a claimant. The Jurisprudence Library has decisions by the Umpires, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. These decisions can be searched via a [www.ei-ae.gc.ca/en/library/search.shtml search engine]. | ||
Canlii has a [http://www.canlii.org/en/ca/sst/ database of SST decisions]. | Canlii has a [http://www.canlii.org/en/ca/sst/ database of SST decisions]. | ||
A very useful resource can be found in the "Employment Insurance Appeal Decisions Favourable to Workers" decisions database. The database makes available a collection of Employment Insurance jurisprudence where decisions were favourable to workers. | A very useful resource can be found in the "Employment Insurance Appeal Decisions Favourable to Workers" decisions database. The database makes available a collection of Employment Insurance jurisprudence where decisions were favourable to workers. One should be aware, however, that this section has not been updated to reflect some recent rulings favourable to workers. At the time ofwriting, this section was last updated in September 2012. More information and a link to the database can be found at: http://www.ae-ei.gc.ca/eng/board/favourable_jurisprudence/favourable_decisions_toc.shtml | ||
:'''NOTE:''' According to the SST website, the SST is not legally bound to follow its own decisions or those of the “legacy tribunals” (Board of Referees, Umpires). A prior decision may beat most persuasive, especially where the facts are similar. The tribunal must however follow rulings of the Federal Court, Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada. | :'''NOTE:''' According to the SST website, the SST is not legally bound to follow its own decisions or those of the “legacy tribunals” (Board of Referees, Umpires). A prior decision may beat most persuasive, especially where the facts are similar. The tribunal must however follow rulings of the Federal Court, Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada. | ||
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== E. Digest of Benefit Entitlement Principles == | == E. Digest of Benefit Entitlement Principles == | ||
This two-volume policy manual is published by the Commission and is amended periodically. | This two-volume policy manual is published by the Commission and is amended periodically. It contains a summary of general law and policy for each subject matter, with references to the relevant sections of the ''EI Act'' and ''Regulations'' and refers to many decisions of the Umpires and Federal Court. However, it is written by the Commission, and many chapters do not accurately describe the cases. It must therefore be used with caution, and not as the sole reference. However, the online version is the most reliable source; few printed versions are fully up to date. The manual can be found online at: [http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/ei/digest/table_of_contents.shtml here] | ||
== F. Human Resources and Skills Development Canada == | == F. Human Resources and Skills Development Canada == | ||
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:Toll-free: 1-800-206-7218 | :Toll-free: 1-800-206-7218 | ||
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