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.
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...
Employment minister says those who lose job because of vax status likely not eligible for EI Richard Raycraft · CBC News · Posted: Oct 21, 2021 6:26 PM ET | Last Updated: October 22 Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough says it’s likely that people who lose their...
Sometimes, due to unforeseen circumstances, an EI claimant may not have the opportunity to reach out to EI call centre to seek their claim information. In this situation, you can appoint a third party person to have access to your claim information....
Mistakes to avoid This tutorial provides helpful information on the most common errors that occur during completion of the Record of Employment (ROE) form. Block 12 – Final pay period ending date Block 12Â is a mandatory field. It must match...
Please keep in mind that you are to report any earning you made while collecting your EI weekly benefits. You must report the weekly gross income (amount before EI / CPP / Fed Tax deduction). You may use the reporting...
If you recently exhausted your EI benefits You may be able to establish a new EI claim if you worked during your EI claim. To determine your EI eligibility, you should make an EI claim before you apply for the CRB. If...
If you would like to find out the details of your EI claim file that is not disclosed by the Service Canada agents, you may request your complete EI file by filling an Access to Information and Privacy online request....
If you are a teacher you may be paid Employment Insurance (EI) benefits. However, because of contractual arrangements in the teaching profession there are some variations to the EI rules. This means that: if you are a teacher under a...
If your pregnancy ends before week 20, you could receive sickness benefits. If your pregnancy ends in week 20 or later, you could receive maternity benefits. Unfortunately, the Parental benefits are not available in this situation. You should know that if...
Under regular EI benefits, your weekly benefit is deducted roughly by 50% of your weekly earned gross income. This same rule applies to special benefits as well. Earnings paid or payable by your employer at the end of your...
Suitable employment Several factors determine what will be considered suitable employment, including: Personal circumstances For example, job opportunities may not be considered suitable employment if: your health and physical capabilities do not allow you to commute to the workplace or perform the work...
How to protect your SIN If you have a SIN card, do not carry it in your wallet or purse—store it in a safe place Never use your SIN as a piece of identification Provide your SIN only when...
Some Child Tax Benefits applicants who do not have appropriate immigration document do not qualify to obtain a Social Insurance Number. Under this circumstances, client must not call Social Insurance Registry for help. Client who has received a letter from...
If you have lost your Record of Employment (ROE), either it’s carbon paper copy or electronic copy, there is always a way to replace it. If your ROE was issued as: Hand written ROE (carbon paper) If you are an...
If you have discovered someone who is or might be frauding the EI program, you may report it to EI office by either calling the 1-800-206-7218 or you may visit your local Service Canada centre. Once the information has been...
CRA Account – Step by step registration instruction Log into CRA account through Canada.ca – https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/e-services/e-services-individuals/account-individuals.html (You may copy/paste the link in a new browser to access CRA Account sign-in page) You have 3 options to register your CRA...
How to order a paper ROE forms? Employers must call the Employer Contact Centre to order paper ROE forms. Service Canada no longer accepts orders for paper ROE forms by fax or mail. Canada and the United States: Toll-free: 1-800-367-5693 TTY: 1-855-881-9874...
What constitute an earning? 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...
If the reporting system ask you to call EI call centre after you have completed your EI report, you normally have to call them through the 1-800-206-7218 phone line. Unfortunately, due to extreme high volume of the calls, many...
Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) Application — Step by Step Instructions (Please review this post before starting your application!) Start your CERB Application (You will be re-directed to CRA Account at Canada.ca) What should you do when you stopped...
The seven days without work and without earnings referred to in the regulations are not fulfilled when the lay-off is intended to be less than seven calendar days (FCA A-625-90, CUB 18250, CUB 16277). There is an exception where an employer issued the...
* * * IMPORTANT NOTICE * * * Due to Monday Victoria Day holiday on May 20th, 2019, all EI claimants (regular or special benefits) will experience a direct deposit payment delay of one or two business days through their...
Additional weeks may not applied to single Parental claimant. If the mother wishes to collect 35 or 61 weeks all on her own, the father may then be qualified for the additional 5 or 8 weeks of Parental benefits under...
One year ago, the Ontario Government launched phase 1 of the Basic Income Pilot in Hamilton, Brantford, Brant County, Lindsay and Thunder Bay and surrounding area. The purpose of this pilot is to determine whether a basic income can better...
* * * IMPORTANT NOTICE * * * EI claimant are able to complete the report for the week of 2019 New Year as soon as on Friday December 28th. Your money will be direct deposited to your bank on...
When the company’s business isn’t going well, employer may sometimes negotiate with employees an separation plan in order to keep company business going. The exit plan is called Workforce Reduction Program. Employer must be able to demonstrate that they have...