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The purpose of this topic is to inform you of your legal rights and responsibilities. This is not legal advice. If you require legal advice, you should contact a lawyer. This topic provides a brief summary of the Employment Insurance EI program. The information contained in this topic is not intended to be nor should it be used as a complete explanation of employment insurance. You are encouraged to contact your local Service Canada office for further information for your specific situation.

If you have any questions about your claim, contact Service Canada at or check online at www. Employment Insurance is a type of benefit paid to provide temporary financial relief while you are actively looking for work. You must be willing and able to work and to keep a record of the times you are not available for work.

You must also keep a record of employers, the dates that you contacted them, and report any money or benefits earned while on EI. Generally, you will need between and insurable hours of work in your qualifying period to qualify for EI benefits.

However, if you are in the workforce for the first time or are returning to work after a 2-year leave of absence you will need a minimum of hours in the qualifying period. If you had violations from previous EI claims, the number of insurable hours will increase. Your insurable hours are determined by the number of hours you worked during your employment.

No insurable hours can be paid if you are self-employed. You must sign a statement that says when you expect your baby to be born, or what date the baby was born. Parental Benefits Parental benefits are for mothers or fathers of a newborn baby or an adopted child. You must sign a statement that says when the baby was born or when the adopted child is placed with you.

Sickness Benefits If you are sick, hurt or quarantined, you may be eligible for sickness benefits. You must get a medical certificate to confirm how long you are sick or hurt.

You must show that you cannot work, but you would work if you were not sick or hurt. Compassionate Care Benefits If you have to take time off work to care for a very sick family member, you might be eligible for compassionate care benefits. Your sick family member must be at risk of dying within 26 weeks.

Your family member must be on the list of qualifying family members. EI Regular benefits - Describes what the regular benefits are, who is eligible and how to apply.

From Service Canada. EI Maternity and Parental Benefits - Describes maternity and parental benefits, who is eligible and how to apply. Employment Insurance - This booklet has clear language information about Employment Insurance. Have you been fired or laid off? Find out about your rights. The amount of time you can get benefits depends on the unemployment rate in your region and how long you have worked in the last 52 weeks or since your last claim, whichever is shorter.

You may be able to combine some types of benefits to extend the period of time that you can collect benefits. Also, there are some restrictions about when the period can start and end. When you get regular benefits, you have the responsibility to: Be willing and able to work; Look for work; Go to your EI appointments; Report all the money you earn while you are getting EI; Report all the work you do while on EI even if you haven't been paid yet ; and Report if you will be out of your city or outside of Canada.

Special Benefits The maximum time that you can get special benefits depends on the type of benefit: Maternity benefits : 15 weeks maximum Parental benefits: 35 weeks maximum Sickness benefits : 15 weeks maximum Caregiver benefits child : 35 weeks maximum Caregiver benefits adult : 6 weeks maximum Compassionate care benefits end-of-life care : 26 weeks maximum You may be able to combine some types of benefits to extend the period of time that you can collect benefits.

Find a full list of Benefits and Programs. From Service Canada.