Difference between revisions of "Qualifying for Employment Insurance (8:III)"
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Layoff, the end of a contract and dismissal can all be causes of an interruption of earnings. | Layoff, the end of a contract and dismissal can all be causes of an interruption of earnings. | ||
A substantial reduction in the hours of work (for example, from full time to one day a week or less) does '''not''' meet this definition. Consequently, a worker whose hours are drastically reduced cannot establish a claim unless | A substantial reduction in the hours of work (for example, from full time to one day a week or less) does '''not''' meet this definition. Consequently, a worker whose hours are drastically reduced cannot establish a claim unless they have a full week of unemployment. The only exception is for special benefits. However, if there is an interruption of earnings from one of two part-time jobs with the same employer, then the claimant could qualify. | ||
=== 1. Weeks of Unemployment === | === 1. Weeks of Unemployment === | ||