Employment Insurance reporting - Canada.ca (2024)

FAQs

Can you be denied EI in Canada? ›

It is not uncommon for E.I. applications to be denied. In the letter you receive, the Employment Insurance Commission will always let you know the reason for their decision to deny you E.I. benefits.

You are eligible for an EI payment at the end of the 2-week period when you are out of work. You'll receive your first payment about 28 days after you apply if you're eligible and have submitted all required information. If you're not eligible, we'll notify you of the decision made about your application.

For most people, the basic rate for calculating Employment Insurance (EI) benefits is 55% of their average insurable weekly earnings, up to a maximum amount. As of January 1, 2024, the maximum yearly insurable earnings amount is $63,200. This means that you can receive a maximum amount of $668 per week.

You are justified voluntarily leaving your job in the following situations if, considering all the circ*mstances, quitting your job was the only reasonable alternative in your case: sexual or other harassment. needing to move with a spouse or dependent child to another place of residence. discrimination.

The following events may be grounds for a disqualification: voluntarily leaving employment without just cause (EI Act 29(c); Digest Chapter 6) losing employment by reason of one's own misconduct (EI Act 30(1); Digest Chapter 7)

Usually, you are not eligible for EI regular benefits if you: Quit without a good reason. Are fired for a good reason. Have not worked for a certain period of time.

All employers are required by law to deduct Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions and employment insurance (EI) premiums from most amounts they pay to their employees. Employers must remit these amounts to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) along with their share of CPP contributions and EI premiums.

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, or 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.

You need to have worked enough hours to be eligible

Based on the unemployment rate in your area, you'll need between 420 and 700 hours of insurable employment during the qualifying period to qualify for regular benefits.

Is EI taxable in Canada? ›

Employment insurance (EI) – When a cash benefit is taxable, it is also insurable. This means you have to deduct EI premiums from your employee's pay. It also means that you have to pay the employer's share of EI to the CRA.

Canada will soon allow international students to work up to 24 hours per week off-campus, up from the current 20-hour limit.

You're not usually eligible to receive regular benefits while you're away from Canada. However, you may receive regular benefits if you show that you're available for work in Canada while abroad. You must also notify us of your travel on My Service Canada Account (MSCA) or through your bi-weekly report.

If you are unemployed and looking for work, you may be able to get Employment Insurance (EI) benefits even if you were fired. It depends on the reason why you were fired. If EI staff say you were fired because of “misconduct”, they will not give you benefits. Misconduct usually means doing something wrong on purpose.

Refusing a job offer that is considered suitable based on your skills, experience and situation can result in a loss of your benefits. What constitutes "suitable employment" can vary depending on your circ*mstances, including how long you've been receiving EI.

If you are unemployed and looking for work, you may be able to get Employment Insurance (EI) benefits even if you were fired. It depends on the reason why you were fired. If EI staff say you were fired because of “misconduct”, they will not give you benefits. Misconduct usually means doing something wrong on purpose.

All employers are required by law to deduct Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions and employment insurance (EI) premiums from most amounts they pay to their employees.

Temporary foreign workers are eligible to receive regular and sickness Employment Insurance benefits if they are unemployed, have a valid work permit and meet eligibility criteria, including having worked a sufficient number of hours.

Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB)

The Canada Recovery Benefit is intended for employed or self-employed individuals, including gig economy workers, directly affected by the pandemic, but who do not qualify for EI. The CRB provides $500 per week, for up to 26 weeks.