EI Expert
Melyssa Thomas is a seasoned expert in Canada’s Employment Insurance (EI) program with years of experience helping EI claimants navigate the complexities of the system. Renowned for her deep understanding of EI policies and procedures, Melyssa has assisted countless individuals by answering their questions and providing clear, practical information about eligibility, benefits, and appeals. Her dedication to empowering Canadians with the knowledge they need to confidently manage their claims has made her a trusted resource in the field of employment insurance.
List of important EI forms...
Financial dire need situation...
Converting EI sickness benefits to regular benefits...
Record of Employment reason for issuing ROE...
What if I made a mistake in my EI report?...
Canada Disability Benefit Qualification...
Canada Disability Benefit Estimator...
Does EI pays for statutory holiday when travel outside of Canada?...
How to appeal my EI decision?...
EI does not pay you 2 weeks in advance. Your bi-weekly EI benefits payment is to cover your past 2 weeks of job search activities.
If you have worked during the past 2 weeks, you must declare your gross earnings in...
How to properly fill a ROE for employee In many circumstances, your employee’s EI benefits will suffer some delay during application because of missing or illegible information on the ROE. A properly filled ROE can help EI office to process...
Thanksgiving holiday EI office closure and payment delay...
Service Canada Outreach Support Centre...
Is EI payment deposited weekly or bi-weekly?...
Common reasons why you have not received your EI payments...
how to quickly speak to EI call centre agent...
Work‑Sharing - Who Is Eligible...
Work-Sharing Program - Overview...
What if my employer refuses to issue my ROE?...
Canadian teacher? Learn the specific rules for claiming EI regular benefits during non-teaching periods. Check eligibility for summer, contract endings, and special benefits....
Work-Sharing - How to Apply...
How to Contact Work-Sharing Program...
Canada Disability Benefit...
Work-Sharing - Once Your Agreement Is Approved...
Work‑Sharing - What You Need Before You Apply...
In 2025, Canada introduced temporary Employment Insurance (EI) measures to support workers impacted by U.S. tariffs. These include a pilot project boosting regional unemployment rates by 1% (minimum 7.1%), lowering EI qualification to 630 hours and extending benefits by up...
Labour Day Employment Insurance payment delay...
Employment Insurance mailing address...
When should I apply for my EI if I receive a severance package from my company? If you have received a severance package, make sure you know if it’s a lump sum payment or if you are on salary continuance....
Am I allow to attend school while I’m on maternity leave? If yes, how will it affect my EI weekly payment? You are entitled to attend training school during the period you collect maternity benefits (15 weeks only). If...