Qualifying for Employment Insurance (8:III): Difference between revisions

'''Applications should be filed during the first full week of unemployment''' (see [[Checklist for Initial Application for Employment Insurance (8:App A) | Appendix A: Checklist for Initial Application for EI Applications]]). However, as a matter of policy, applications will be  automatically “antedated” (see Section IV.B: Antedating) for up to four weeks. If the claimant delays longer than this, heor  she may lose benefits unless heor  she is able to show “good cause”for the delay.Because of this, if a claimant cannot get a ROE immediately, heor she should still goto the nearest Canada Employment Insurance Commission office and complete an application. Usually, the Commission will want to have an ROE before they process the claim, however, claimants should always ensure they apply on time even if they do not yet have their ROE. The Claimant should make efforts to get the ROE from the employer, however if  the Claimant is unsuccessful the Commission will contact the employer if the recordisnot completed on time. If necessary, a claimant may prove his or her employment history and insurable earnings by filing an application supported bypay slips and cheque stubs, etc. NOTE:               Applications may be filed online through the HRDC web site. Applicants filing online must still submit their ROE(s) by mail orin person. If the claimant’ s ROE has a “W”or“S” serial number, his or her employer has provided ROE electronically to the local office and the claimant isnot required to submit the paper copy. Claimants may review and edit their claim information online by using the “MyEI Information on-line” service provided by HRDC. For   general   information   about   filing an   application   and   about   the EI   system   visit: www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/ei/menu/eihome.shtml.