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Quantifying Employment Insurance Benefits (8:VI) (view source)
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In this example, Melissa would likely choose the “optional rule” if she never worked more than one day per week as she takes home $80 more per week. | In this example, Melissa would likely choose the “optional rule” if she never worked more than one day per week as she takes home $80 more per week. | ||
Important reminders''' | '''Important reminders''' | ||
If a claimant is receiving EI sickness benefits or EI maternity benefits, this pilot project does not apply. Any earnings the claimant has will continue to be deducted dollar for dollar from benefits. If the claimant works a full working week, the claimant will not receive any EI benefits, regardless of the amount the claimant earns. | |||
Claimants do not have to apply to the Working While on Claim pilot project as it will automatically be applied to their claim. The “default rule” will be the method of calculation that automatically applies. However, claimants must request to opt for the “optional rule” in order to have their benefits calculated accordingly. | |||
'''What if the claimant works or lives outside Canada?''' | '''What if the claimant works or lives outside Canada?''' | ||
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 | 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. | ||
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/ei-outside-canada.html | |||
=== 1. Earnings During the Waiting Period === | === 1. Earnings During the Waiting Period === | ||