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Digest of Benefit Entitlement Principles
Digest of Benefit Entitlement Principles Chapter 21 - Evidence or proof
Table of contents
21.1.0 Evidence and proof defined
21.1.1 What we mean when we use the words evidence and proof
21.1.2 Evidence defined
21.1.3 Types of evidence
21.1.4 Direct evidence
21.1.5 Indirect evidence
21.2.0 Proving the facts
21.2.1 The three-step process
21.2.2 Gathering all available evidence
21.2.3 Evaluating the evidence
21.2.4 Deciding if the stated facts have been proven
21.2.5 Balance of probabilities
21.3.0 Benefit of the doubt and reasonable doubt
21.3.1 Benefit of the doubt
21.3.2 Reasonable doubt
21.3.3 Good faith
21.4.0 Who proves what
21.4.1 Responsibilities of the claimant and the commission
21.4.2 Common situations and the proof required
21.4.3 Proof of an interruption of earnings
21.4.4 Antedating of an initial claim
21.4.5 Week of unemployment
21.4.6 Earnings
21.4.7 Voluntarily leaving employment with just cause
21.4.8 Misconduct
21.4.9 Labour disputes
21.4.10 Refusal of employment
21.4.11 Availability
21.4.12 Sickness benefits
21.4.13 Maternity benefits
21.4.14 Parental benefits
21.4.15 Compassionate care benefits
21.4.16 Family Caregiver benefits (FCB)
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Date modified:
2021-03-25
