Difference between revisions of "Quantifying Employment Insurance Benefits (8:VI)"

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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.   
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 ===
=== 2. Earnings of Sick or Pregnant Claimants under Supplemental Employment Benefit Plans ===
 
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.  
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.  
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