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.
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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, 2022, the maximum yearly insurable earnings amount is $60,300. You can receive a maximum...
Apply as soon as possible after you stop working. If you apply more than 4 weeks after your last day of work, you may lose benefits or have your benefit amount reduced. Service Canada EI office collects the personal information...
Pension income resulting from any employment constitutes earnings for benefit purposes. These include: Employer pension plans, including employment as a member of the Armed Forces or any police force. This also applies to pensions from employment in another country, whether or not...
The sale of your personal property does not consider as income, therefore you do not need to report it in your EI report....
Information for medical professionals Caregiving benefits are available to eligible caregivers who provide care or support to a patient who is critically ill or injured or in need of end-of-life care. Caregivers must be family members or someone who is...
The policy is intended to protect workplaces from outbreaks and encourage vaccine uptake, says Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough Author of the article: National Post Staff Publishing date:Dec 31, 2021 Jobless Canadians who refuse to get vaccinated for COVID-19 could be...
Ontario’s minimum wage increases to $15 on Jan. 1, 2022, but for many people the boost is too little, too late. In November, the Ontario government said it was increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour, effective Jan. 1, 2022. This announcement...
By Amanda Persico, Georgina Advocate, Tuesday, December 28, 2021 #Reflection: Then and now: Georgina woman goes from unemployed and pregnant to new mom and owning her own business While some may say it was an improvement over the previous year,...
December 22, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Canadian workers and businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced the...
Until September 24, 2022, you only need to have accumulated 420 hours of insurable employment during your qualifying period to qualify for EI benefits and receive a minimum of 14 weeks of benefits. This temporary rule will be replace...
You now only need to accumulate a minimum of 420 cumulative insurable hours to receive a minimum of 14 weeks of EI benefits. Until September 24, 2022, you only need to have accumulated 420 hours of insurable employment during your...
There has been an update on EI policy that talks about dismissal related to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination. If you have decided to leave your job because you did not comply to the company’s COVID-19 vaccination policy, EI processing agent may...
New federal pandemic aid program is currently not available to any workers at all and the government ended the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) program in October. By Christine DobbyBusiness Reporter, Wed., Dec. 22, 2021 A wave of slashed hours and job...
The call for applications is now open for Canada Summer Jobs program. Service Canada will inform you of the status of your application starting in April 2022. Once approved, the list of employers approved for funding will be available on...
Released: 2021-11-18 The number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits dropped 187,000 (-12.7%) in September to 1.3 million. Ontario, Quebec and Alberta accounted for most of the national decrease. Do you use labour market information as part of your work? Statistics Canada and the...
Due to a higher number of Employment Insurance application, Service Canada EI processing will conduct a claimant verification call after you have filed your online EI application. Normally, the telephone number will show “No Caller ID”, sometimes the phone will...
An employer can contact Service Canada’s Social Insurance Registration Office at 1-800-206-7218 and select option “3” or at 1-506-548-7961 if outside of Canada (long distance charges apply) to confirm the SIN of a current or former employee, and ensure that...
‘There’s even some people I know that had to drop out of university … because they couldn’t afford it’ Wayne Thibodeau · CBC News · Posted: Nov 30, 202 Changes to a program that allows Island students to continue to receive employment insurance benefits while...
Employees may choose to have termination earnings, such as severance pay, which are payable on separation, sent directly to a financial institution to purchase a regular RRSP, or a non-commutable and locked-in RRSP. Whether the claimant accepts a cheque and...
Know how to recognize a scam claiming to be from Service Canada or 1 800 O-Canada There are many sophisticated frauds and scams in Canada – with new ones invented daily. Many frauds and scams attempt to mimic real federal government services to...
A Canada Pension Plan and employment insurance (CPP/EI) ruling is an official decision made by an authorized officer of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The ruling confirms whether a worker is an employee or is self-employed and whether the worker’s...
Claimants are not normally considered to be available for work when running for an election in the near future, and while spending most of their time on the election campaign, especially in cases where they temporarily left their employment for...
In a situation where you have delayed your EI application with good cause or caused due to a situation that’s out of your control, you may submit the EI Antedate form to explain to the EI processing agent the reason...
Removes deduction of 6.82 per cent applied to payments; enables earlier access By Jim Wilson Nov 22, 2021 Ottawa is making changes to the Wage Earner Protection Program (WEPP) to expand eligibility and put more money in the pockets of...
By Nick WellsThe Canadian Press, Sun., Nov. 21, 2021 The federal government promised to expedite employment insurance applications and ease travel restrictions at British Columbia’s borders on Sunday, among a host of measures meant to help residents of the flood-ravaged province...
By Kenyon Stronski, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterThe Taber Times | Wed., Nov. 17, 2021 There is a forecasted shortage of 3,600 Class 1 commercial drivers in Alberta. This shortage initially came around when Alberta introduced the Mandatory Entry Level Training...
How to apply for Employment Insurance Affected workers are encouraged to apply for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits online, as soon as possible, even without a Record of Employment. Service Canada no longer issues regional reference codes with respect to flooding or wildfires...
News release September 14, 2021 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada The Canada Employment Insurance Commission (CEIC) today made available the Actuarial Report and its summary for the 2022...
The policy could potentially leave more than 1,000 workers without pay and unable to access employment insurance benefits Author of the article: The Canadian Press Laura Osman Publishing date: Nov 15, 2021 • 16 hours ago • 3 minute read OTTAWA — Employees in...