What you should know
Did you know that if you are fired due to your own misconduct, you will not be paid
regular benefits. After being fired from your job, you must work the minimum number of insurable hours required to get regular benefits.
However, you may still be paid
maternity,
parental,
sickness and
compassionate care benefits as long as you qualify for these benefits.
What "misconduct" means
Generally speaking, "misconduct" refers to any inappropriate action, offence, or professional fault committed willingly or deliberately by a person while working for an employer. Misconduct occurs when an employee's behaviour is in violation of the obligations set out in his contract of employment and when, under normal circumstances, the employee should have known that the actions, omissions or faults could result in a dismissal.
It is not necessary that the alleged action, omission or fault happen during work, at the workplace or even while carrying out duties for the employer. This means that an offence committed outside the workplace could be misconduct, when the infraction results in no longer meeting the condition for employment and leading to the dismissal. For example, a bank teller convicted of shop lifting and for this reason is fired. Even though the infraction did not happen during work, we consider that he lost his employment due to his own misconduct, as he no longer meets the integrity condition, an essential condition of the employment.