Employment Insurance Benefits | MacLeod Law Firm

Are You Still Entitled to Employment Insurance If You Quit?

Fiona Martyn — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 15:24:47 +0000

Under the Employment Insurance Act, both employers and employees are required to contribute to Employment Insurance (“EI”) premiums. The objective of EI benefits is to provide temporary income support to unemployed workers while they search for new employment. It is well recognized that terminated employees are entitled to receive EI benefits. But what if an employee resigns?Are they still the…

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Changes to Parental Leave: What You Need to Know

Nicole Simes — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 12:00:07 +0000

Background Congratulations, you’re planning a family! If you or your partner is pregnant, or you are thinking about becoming a parent, you are probably wondering what maternity leave, pregnancy leave and parental leave mean and how your employment may be affected. The Federal government has also proposed significant changes which may increase your rights. This article explores the current rights…

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