EI Benefits During COVID-19 – CLEO
Because of COVID-19, there have been big changes to EI related to hours of insurable work and minimum payments. These changes are temporary.
If you don’t qualify for EI, you can apply for one of the new COVID-19 Recovery Benefits instead.
For more information about all COVID-19 benefits, visit https://stepstojustice.ca/covid-19
Reviewed: March 30, 2021
Employment Insurance (EI) | To qualify for any Employment Insurance (EI) program, you must have worked enough “insurable hours” in your qualifying period. Your qualifying period is normally the 52 weeks before you apply. |
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Type of EI benefits | Who’s eligible | Amount and how to apply | Notes |
EI regular benefits |
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EI sickness benefits |
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EI caregiving benefits |
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EI maternity benefits |
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EI parental benefits |
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Standard benefits (35 weeks):
Extended benefits (61 weeks):
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