In Canada, unemployment insurance is called Employment Insurance (EI). Workers may be able to get EI benefits from the government if they lose their job.
Employment and Work – Employment Insurance
Resources: Employment Insurance
Common Questions
See also:
- Employment and Work - Parental, pregnancy, and other leaves
This guide explains how the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) determines a worker's employment status, which affects a person's Employment Insurance benefits and their treatment under the Canada Pension Plan and the Income Tax Act. The guide also explains...
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English, French/français (français)This article is about the rules regarding regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits. It explains who qualifies, how to apply, and how much a person can receive and covers topics such as disqualifications and penalties, and what can happen if you are...
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English, French/français (français)
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2012
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Booklet/PDF, WebThis article discusses how to qualify for Employment Insurance benefits when you have to quit your job because you're moving away with your spouse or child. You must show that your spouse, common law partner, or dependent child had to move to another...
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EnglishMany employees cling to beliefs about workplace rights from media, friends or the Internet. But many of these "perceived" rights often do not exist. This Globe and Mail article explores some common misconceptions regarding severance and the law of...
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EnglishOn its home page, this website has a toll-free phone number and a "get help" form for free assistance finding information on your employment rights. You can also browse its pages on labour standards, holidays, hours of work, leaves of absence,...
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EnglishThis page on the Ministry of Labour website is for young workers (ages 15 to 24) to acquaint them with their rights at work. Topics it covers are Payday; Getting Paid; Working Time, Rest and Eating periods; Overtime; Public Holidays; and If You Lose...
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English, French/français (français)This article in the Community Advocacy Legal Centre Spring 2011 newsletter describes what to do if an employer has submitted a Record of Employment electronically, including how to get a copy online.
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EnglishThis resource answers questions about maternity and parental benefits under Canada's Employment Insurance program. It has information about eligibility, how to apply, and payments.
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English, French/français (français)This resource answers questions about regular benefits under Canada's employment insurance (EI) program. It has information on eligibility, payments, and the rights and responsibilities of recipients.
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English, French/français (français)This fact sheet covers these topics in relation to live-in caregivers:
Basic Rights at Work
Facts About Your Work Permits
Employment Insurance
How to Protect Yourself
Where to Get Support
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EnglishThis fact sheet covers these topics in relation to seasonal agricultural workers:
Basic Rights at Work
Facts About Your Work Permits
Employment Insurance
How to Protect Yourself
Where to Get Support
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EnglishThis fact sheet covers these topics in relation to temporary foreign workers:
Basic Rights at Work
Facts About Your Work Permits
Employment Insurance
How to Protect Yourself
Where to Get Support
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EnglishThis booklet explains how workers can protect and assert their rights and what to do if their rights are violated. Topics covered include starting a new job, wages, hours of work, leaves and time off, injuries at work, termination, and discrimination...
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English, Chinese (中文), Spanish (español), Tamil (தமிழ்)This fact sheet lists the differences between an employee and an independent contractor and explains the rights of each. It includes information on what workers can do if they are concerned about their rights.
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English, French/français (français), Chinese (中文), Farsi/Persian (پارسی ), Hindi (हिन्दी ), Portuguese (português ), Somali (Afsoomaali), Spanish (español), Tamil (தமிழ்), Urdu (اردو)This resource answers questions about compassionate care benefits under Canada's employment insurance program. There is information on eligibility, payments, and the rights and responsibilities of recipients.
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English, French/français (français)This web site has information about various areas of law, such as small claims court, criminal injuries compensation, Ontario Works (OW), Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), landlord and tenant law, administrative tribunal procedures (Statutory...
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EnglishThis booklet is a practical guide for migrant workers who want to obtain Employment Insurance (EI). It looks at what EI is, what EI benefits migrant workers can apply for, and when and how to apply.
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English, Spanish (español)Produced by:
Industrial Accident Victims' Group of Ontario
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2010
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Booklet/PDF, WebThis booklet explains pregnancy and parental leaves under Ontario law and pregnancy and parental Employment Insurance (EI) benefits for new and expecting parents. Charts show the number of weeks of EI benefits and time off work that birth parents and...
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English, French/français (français)
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2010
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Booklet/PDFThis tip sheet explains the kinds of Employment Insurance (EI) benefits available to workers who lose their employment (Regular Benefits), who are sick (Sickness Benefits), who have children (Maternity and Parental Benefits), and who take time off to...
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EnglishThis booklet gives an overview of employment insurance benefits, including how to apply, who qualifies, what special and regular insurance benefits are, and what results in disqualification from benefits. This resource is available only in Chinese and...
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Chinese (中文), Vietnamese (tiếng Việt)Produced by:
Metro Toronto Chinese & Southeast Asian Legal Clinic
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2006
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Booklet/PDF
