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If the claimant is living in the United States and works in Canada, or if the claimant crossed the Canada–United States border between the claimant’s residence and workplace and the claimant is receiving EI benefits, this pilot project will apply. Visit the Employment Insurance and Workers and/or Residents outside Canada Web page for more information. | If the claimant is living in the United States and works in Canada, or if the claimant crossed the Canada–United States border between the claimant’s residence and workplace and the claimant is receiving EI benefits, this pilot project will apply. Visit the Employment Insurance and Workers and/or Residents outside Canada Web page for more information. | ||
'''Choice between old and new formula''' | |||
It is possible for a claimant to choose between either the previous or current formula (40% vs 50%) for calculating benefits, in case one is more advantageous to the claimant than the other (EIR s 77.96). The choice may be made after the benefit period starts, but must be made within 30 days of the last notification from the Commission in respect of one or more weeks of unemployment. No such choices may be made after August 1, 2015 under the regulations at the time of writing. | |||
http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/ei/claimpilot/index.shtml | |||
=== 1. Earnings During the Waiting Period === | |||
All earnings during the waiting period are deducted dollar for dollar from the benefits payable in respect of the first three weeks for which benefits are otherwise payable. There is thus little incentive to work during the waiting period. | |||
=== 2. Earning of Sick Claimants === | |||
In contrast to regular claimants, all “earnings” are deducted, dollar for dollar, for claimants receiving sickness benefits – whether they are earned during the waiting period or afterward. (s 21(3)). | |||
=== 3. Earnings of Parental Claimants === | |||
Claimants receiving parental benefits are entitled to claim an exemption of earnings (See [[{{PAGENAME}}#C. Effect of Earnings | Section V.C: Effect of Earnings]]) | |||
=== 4. Earnings of Sick or Pregnant Claimants under Supplemental Employment Benefit Plans === | |||
Amounts paid to the claimant during periods of illness or pregnancy under an approved Supplemental Employment Benefit plan will not be deducted from EI benefits. These plans allow the employer to “top up” the regular EI benefits without reductions. | |||
Supplemental Employment Benefit plans are designed to help employers retain and provide for employees in seasonal industries, or industries that experience hiring and layoff “surges”. These plans are authorized under s 37 of the ''EI Regulations''. Individual Supplemental Employment Benefit plans must be approved by the Commission, which ensures that they meet the requirements of s 37(2). | |||
An employee normally benefits from these plans while drawing EI benefits. If the worker is ineligible for EI, he or she may still qualify for Supplemental Employment Benefits that do not count as earnings for the purpose of determining waiting periods. | |||