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== E. The Waiting Period ==
== E. The Waiting Period ==


Before receiving any EI benefits, a claimant must serve a one week “waiting period” during which he or she is unemployed and otherwise eligible for benefits (Section 13).  
Before receiving any EI benefits, a claimant must serve a one week “waiting period” during which he or she is unemployed and otherwise eligible for benefits (EI Act, section 13).
 
This waiting period also applies to pregnancy, parental, and sickness claims.  If a claimant works during the waiting period, 100 percent of his or her earnings will be deducted from the first three (and no more than three) weekly benefit cheques.
This waiting period also applies to pregnancy, parental, caregiver and sickness claims. For caregiver benefits, it can be deferred for the second family member if benefits are split, but the first person must serve it.  If a claimant works during the waiting period, 100 percent of his or her earnings will be deducted from the first three (and no more than three) weekly benefit cheques.


== F. Length of Benefit Period ==
== F. Length of Benefit Period ==
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