Welcome to UnemploymentCanada.ca

This blogsite is created by a team of knowledgeable Employment Insurance program experts. Our goal is to provide general information on the Canadian Employment Insurance program. For unemployed people to better understand their rights on EI and provide helpful resources for them to succeed during their career transition.

Please be advised that this site is not a government website.
It is created to provide general pension information only.

EI topics

What if my employer refuses to issue my ROE?

What if my employer refuses to issue my ROE?...

How to appeal my EI decision

How to appeal my EI decision?...

EI T4E from Service Canada

The beginning of the year, Service Canada will issue your previous calendar year's T4E for your EI benefits paid up to December 31st (Cut-off date).  This slip must be filed with your income tax return for that tax year. The T4E indicates the gross amount of benefits paid, the income tax deducted and the amount paid toward an overpayment (if applicable)...

Common reasons why you have not received your EI payments

Common reasons why you have not received your EI payments...

What if I made a mistake in my EI report?

What if I made a mistake in my EI report?...

Employment Insurance Reporting

EI does not pay you 2 weeks in advance. Your bi-weekly EI benefits payment is to cover your past 2 weeks of job search activities.
If you have worked during the past 2 weeks, you must declare your gross earnings in your report (total worked hours x your hourly wage). Your EI benefits will be less due to the earnings deduction. Later when you receive your actual salary, you don't have to declare anymore because you have done so already...

Do I qualify for EI if I still work in a part-time job

Do I qualify for EI if I still work in a part-time job...

Converting EI sickness benefits to regular benefits

Converting EI sickness benefits to regular benefits...

Is EI payment deposited weekly or bi-weekly?

Is EI payment deposited weekly or bi-weekly?...

 

 Record of Employment

The Record of Employment (ROE) is the single most important document in Employment Insurance. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) uses the information on the ROE to determine whether a person qualifies for EI benefits, the benefit rate and the duration of the claim. The ROE also plays an important role in controlling the misuse of EI funds. A ROE must be issued even if the employee has no intention of filing a claim for EI benefits.

To learn more about your ROEclick here