Amendment of Decision

Pursuant to section 120 of the Employment Insurance Act  , the Commission, a Board of Referees or an Umpire may amend or rescind a decision on one or more of the following grounds:

1. the presentation of new facts;
2. the decision-maker is satisfied that the decision was made without knowledge of some material fact;
3. the decision-maker is satisfied that the decision was based upon a mistake as to some material fact.

1. The Legislation
   
   

2. Principles of Law

   
   
   • (a) Operation of the sections generally
   • (b) What constitutes new facts
   • (c) Once appeal commenced
   • (d) Judicial Review of Umpire’s Reconsideration Decision
   
   

3. Related Topics

   
   
   • Appeal to Board of Referees
   • Appeal to Umpire