Claim Procedure and Entitlement to Benefits

The duty to decide all questions necessary to establish a claimant's entitlement to benefits is conferred on the Commission by the legislation. However, the legislation imposes on the claimant the burden of establishing his or her eligibility for benefits in all cases.

1. The Legislation

   
   
   

2. Principles Of Law

   
   
   • (a) General
   • (b) Not in Canada
   • (c) Waiting Period
   • (d) Filing Reporting Cards on Time
   • (e) Waiver of Conditions or Requirements by Commission
   • (f) Waiving of Waiting Period for Apprentices
   • (g) Appeal
     
   
   
   

3. Related Topics

   
   
   • Antedate
   • Appeal to Board of Referees
   • Appeal to Umpire
   • Availability
   • Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
   • Eligibility for Benefits
   • Other Late Claims