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Checklist for Initial Application for Employment Insurance (8:App A) (view source)
Revision as of 21:26, 6 September 2022
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*If the application was not filed in the first week, then the claimant should ask for the claim to be “antedated” to the date it should have been filed. “Good cause” must exist to justify each day itwas delayed prior to applying (see [[Benefit Period of Employment Insurance (8:IV) | Section IV: The Benefit Period). | *If the application was not filed in the first week, then the claimant should ask for the claim to be “antedated” to the date it should have been filed. “Good cause” must exist to justify each day itwas delayed prior to applying (see [[Benefit Period of Employment Insurance (8:IV) | Section IV: The Benefit Period). | ||
=== | === 2. Warning === | ||
*Statements made unwittingly over the phone can be used to disqualify the claimant. | *Statements made unwittingly over the phone can be used to disqualify the claimant. | ||
=== | === 3. How Long Does It Take to Process the Application? === | ||
*Generally around four weeks, depending on administrative delay. Benefits can be retroactive if there is an administrative delay. | *Generally around four weeks, depending on administrative delay. Benefits can be retroactive if there is an administrative delay. | ||
*'''Emergency financial support''' can be obtained from income assistance: this must be '''repaid''' when the client receives EI | *'''Emergency financial support''' can be obtained from income assistance: this must be '''repaid''' when the client receives EI | ||
=== | === 4. Reason for Leaving === | ||
==== | ==== a) Did You Leave Voluntarily? ==== | ||
*Why did the claimant leave? | *Why did the claimant leave? | ||
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*The Commission’s determination of “just cause” can be appealed to the General Division. | *The Commission’s determination of “just cause” can be appealed to the General Division. | ||
==== | ==== b) Were You Fired? ==== | ||
*Why was the claimant fired? | *Why was the claimant fired? | ||
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*The determination of “misconduct” can be appealed to the General Division. | *The determination of “misconduct” can be appealed to the General Division. | ||
=== | === 5. Qualifying for EI === | ||
==== | ==== a) Availability ==== | ||
===== a) Are you available for work? ===== | ===== a) Are you available for work? ===== | ||
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*Narrowly restricting your salary expectations, the type of work sought, the work location, or your work schedule can result in a determination that you are not available for work. | *Narrowly restricting your salary expectations, the type of work sought, the work location, or your work schedule can result in a determination that you are not available for work. | ||
==== | ==== b) Capability ==== | ||
===== a) Are you capable of working? ===== | ===== a) Are you capable of working? ===== | ||
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*You cannot be ill or injured or otherwise incapable of working to qualify (see [[Types of Employment Insurance Benefits (8:VI)#C. Sickness Benefits | Section VI.C: Sickness Benefits]] and [[Types of Employment Insurance Benefits (8:VI)#F. Pregnancy Benefits | VI.F: Pregnancy Benefits]]). | *You cannot be ill or injured or otherwise incapable of working to qualify (see [[Types of Employment Insurance Benefits (8:VI)#C. Sickness Benefits | Section VI.C: Sickness Benefits]] and [[Types of Employment Insurance Benefits (8:VI)#F. Pregnancy Benefits | VI.F: Pregnancy Benefits]]). | ||
==== | ==== c) Unable to Find Suitable Employment ==== | ||
===== a) Were you offered employment that was unsuitable? ===== | ===== a) Were you offered employment that was unsuitable? ===== | ||
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*Have you participated in any job search clubs? | *Have you participated in any job search clubs? | ||
=== | === 6. Appeal Any Unfavourable Decision === | ||
*Begin with a request for the unfavourable decision to be reconsidered by the CEIC. | *Begin with a request for the unfavourable decision to be reconsidered by the CEIC. | ||