Employment Insurance System Act 2017 · Updated to 1 Sep 2022 · Part V · Benefits
31. Determination on question of loss of employment
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Organization
“Organization” has the meaning assigned to it in the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969; Employment Insurance System 13
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For the purpose of determination under subsection (1), the
Director General or any officer of the Organization authorized by the
Director General
“Director General” means the Director General of the Organization appointed under subsection 59(1) of the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969;
Director General may refer to any authorities under any written laws for the verification of the loss of employment in relation to any claim for benefits by an insured person under this Act.
insured person
“insured person” means an employee who is registered under section 16 or deemed to have been registered under section 17 in respect of whom contributions are or have been paid, or are payable;
If the Organization determines that loss of employment has not occurred, the claim for benefits shall be rejected and the claim for benefits shall be deemed to have never been made by the insured person.