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== F. Length of Benefit Period == | == F. Length of Benefit Period == | ||
The benefit period for regular EI benefits is 52 weeks. However, this period can sometimes be extended to more than 52 weeks, | The benefit period for regular EI benefits is 52 weeks. However, this period can sometimes be extended to more than 52 weeks, The criteria for this are set out in s 10(10) of the EI Act. The benefit period can be extended when a claimant proves that for any week during that benefit period the claimant was not entitled to benefit by reason of: | ||
*a) receiving earnings paid by reason of the complete severance of the relationship between the claimant and the claimant’s former employer (i.e. “using up” severance pay, vacation pay, etc.); | *a) receiving earnings paid by reason of the complete severance of the relationship between the claimant and the claimant’s former employer (i.e. “using up” severance pay, vacation pay, etc.); | ||
*b) receiving Workers’ Compensation payments for a total disability; or | *b) receiving Workers’ Compensation payments for a total disability; or | ||
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The benefit period can be further extended under s 10(11) where a claimant can prove that for any week during the extension period, he or she was not entitled to benefit, again for any reason stated ins 10(10). | The benefit period can be further extended under s 10(11) where a claimant can prove that for any week during the extension period, he or she was not entitled to benefit, again for any reason stated ins 10(10). | ||
The length of any benefit period extended for these reasons cannot exceed | The length of any benefit period extended for these reasons cannot exceed 104 weeks (''EI Act'', s 10(14)). | ||
== G. Termination of Benefit Period == | == G. Termination of Benefit Period == | ||
