Are seasonal employees eligible for EI?
Employment Insurance (EI) provides regular benefits to individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own (for example, due to shortage of work, seasonal or mass lay-offs) and are available for and able to work, but can’t find a job. Always apply for EI benefits as soon as you stop working.
How does EI work for seasonal workers?
If you are an individual who works in seasonal employment, you will benefit from the same support and resources available to all unemployed people looking for work. All EI regular and fishing benefits recipients are required to look for a job and document their job search efforts on a continuous basis.
What changes are coming to EI?
The minimum weekly benefit rate payable to Employment Insurance (EI) claimants will be set at $300 per week, matching the current rate paid under the CRB for new claimants. The EI minimum $300 benefit rate will apply to EI claims established between September 26, 2021 and November 20, 2021.
Do you automatically get Cerb if you applied for EI?
Yes. If you establish an initial claim for EI regular or special benefits between September 27, 2020 and September 25, 2021, you will be eligible for the one-time hours credit whether or not you got the CERB. The hours credit will be automatically applied when the claim is processed.
How long will EI last?
How long will my EI claim last? You can receive up to a maximum of 50 weeks.
Is EI late this week 2021?
2021 Canada Day holiday EI payment delay — Due to Canada Day holiday on Thursday July 1st, 2021, all EI claimants (regular or special) will experience a delay of one or two business days in receiving their Employment Insurance direct deposit.
Are there additional EI benefits for seasonal workers in Canada?
Seasonal workers are an important part of Canada’s growing economy. To better support them, the Government of Canada has implemented a new pilot project to provide up to 5 additional weeks of Employment Insurance (EI) regular benefits to eligible seasonal workers in 13 targeted EI economic regions. The 13 regions are:
Are there changes to the EI program in Canada?
Temporary changes have been made to the Employment Insurance (EI) program to help you access EI regular benefits. The following changes are in effect until September 2021, and could apply to you: if your region’s unemployment rate is higher than 13.1%, we’ll use the higher actual rate to calculate your benefits
Are there any changes to employment insurance in Canada?
Due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, there are changes to this program. We are improving Employment Insurance (EI) to meet the needs of workers and employers. Read Employment Insurance – Recent improvements and overview to find out what we have done recently to make EI more flexible, inclusive and easier to access.
When to apply for Employment Insurance ( EI )?
Employment Insurance (EI) provides regular benefits to individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own (for example, due to shortage of work, seasonal or mass lay-offs) and are available for and able to work, but can’t find a job.
