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Qualifying for Employment Insurance (8:III) (view source)
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'''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 [[Benefit Period of Employment Insurance (8:V)#B. Antedating | Section V.B: Antedating]]) for up to four weeks following the week of the interruption of earnings. If the claimant delays longer than this, they may lose benefits unless they are able to show “good cause” for the delay. Because of this, if a claimant cannot get a ROE immediately, they should still go to 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. If the Claimant is unsuccessful the Commission will contact the employer if the record is not completed on time. If necessary, a claimant may prove their employment history and insurable earnings by filing an application supported bypay slips and cheque stubs, etc. | '''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 [[Benefit Period of Employment Insurance (8:V)#B. Antedating | Section V.B: Antedating]]) for up to four weeks following the week of the interruption of earnings. If the claimant delays longer than this, they may lose benefits unless they are able to show “good cause” for the delay. Because of this, if a claimant cannot get a ROE immediately, they should still go to 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. If the Claimant is unsuccessful the Commission will contact the employer if the record is not completed on time. If necessary, a claimant may prove their employment history and insurable earnings by filing an application supported bypay slips and cheque stubs, etc. | ||
'''NOTE:''' Applications may be filed online through the ESDC web site. Applicants filing online must still submit their ROE(s) by mail or in person. If the claimant’s ROE has a “W” or “S” serial number, their employer has provided ROE electronically to the local office and the claimant is not 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 Service Canada. | |||
For general information about filing an application and about the EI system visit: | For general information about filing an application and about the EI system visit: | ||