The Digest of Entitlement Principles, commonly known as EI Digest, contains the principles applied by Human Resources and Social Development Canada when making decisions on claims for benefit under the Employment Insurance legislation. It is intended as a reference tool for all users, including those without a legal background or knowledge of employment insurance.

If you are just looking for general information on Employment Insurance, you may wish to consult our website for claimants or employers.

http://www.esdc.gc.ca/en/reports/ei/digest/introduction.page