The Employment Insurance premium rate for 2026 has been set at $1.63 per $100 of insurable earnings, marking a slight decrease from 2025. Employers will contribute at a rate of $2.28 per $100 of insurable earnings. The maximum insurable earnings...
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...
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....
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...
Canadian teacher? Learn the specific rules for claiming EI regular benefits during non-teaching periods. Check eligibility for summer, contract endings, and special benefits....