Users' questions

How do I get my EI reference code?

How do I get my EI reference code?

During the EI application process, apprentices need a Reference Code. The Reference Code for Alberta apprentices can be found in the class registration letter they receive in their MyTradesecrets account following technical training registration.

Can you go on EI if you go to school?

It is not a problem collecting EI benefits while studying as long as you have demonstrated the following: You must show that you are unemployed, able and willing to work and actively looking for suitable work.

Will EI pay for me to go back to school?

Today, if an unemployed worker is receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, they may lose their eligibility for those benefits if they return to school or undertake training, which interferes with their availability for work, without the necessary referral from designated authorities.

How long does it take to get EI access code?

You will be given application instructions once the applications are approved for production. If you are asked for an access code and you don’t have one, it takes about a week for the access code to be mailed to you.

How many hours are you allowed to work while on EI?

You are eligible for 35 or more hours of weekly work while on EI benefits. Your regular benefit will decrease by 50 cents for every dollar of income you earn, up to your earning threshold. This means that if you work while getting EI, half the amount you earn will be taken off your EI benefits.

What percentage of income does EI pay?

55%
For most people, the basic rate for calculating EI benefits is 55% of their average insurable weekly earnings, up to a maximum amount.

Are EI payments late this week 2021?

2021 Canada Day holiday EI payment delay — Due to Canada Day holiday on Thursday July 1st, 2021, all EI claimants (regular or special) will experience a delay of one or two business days in receiving their Employment Insurance direct deposit.

Can EI see my bank account?

Does EI check your bank account? They can and will check your banking history if there are adequate reasons to do so. The CRA has access to all Canadian financial institutions.

How much money can you make on EI before they deduct?

You keep the greater of $75 or 40% of your weekly benefit rate each week (the earnings from about 1 day of work) without any deduction from your benefits. Any amount earned above the $75 or 40% is deducted dollar-for-dollar from your benefits.

Can I get EI if I quit my job due to stress?

It depends. If you choose to leave your job, you can only get Employment Insurance (EI) if you have just cause for leaving. “Just cause” means that you have no other reasonable choice except to leave your job. There are many different situations that might give you just cause for leaving your job.

Do you need reference code to apply for EI?

Get your reference code before you apply for EI. You must provide proof of referral to receive EI benefits. Your province, territory, or training institution will issue you a 16 digit reference code as proof of referral when you are approved to attend full-time technical training.

Where can I find the reference code for an apprenticeship?

The apprenticeship reference code for students is on your enrollment letter from AIT on your MyTradesecrets Profile. Apprentices can call 1-800-248-4823 (in Alberta) or visit Service Canada . Apprentice Training Award

Do you get ei if you are an apprentice?

Apprenticeship Grant payments are not considered earnings from employment so they do not affect your EI benefits. You may also be eligible for financial assistance through your province or territory to help cover costs while attending your technical training, including accommodations, child care, and transportation.

How to apply for Employment Insurance for apprentices in Canada?

If you have lost your job through no fault of your own, and you are not attending full-time technical training, visit the EI regular benefits page to apply for benefits. You must provide proof of referral to receive EI benefits.

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