Employment Insurance Benefits and Leave

Employment Insurance (EI) benefits and leave information for workers, families, fishers and sickness, how to apply and how to submit a report. Regular benefits Apply for benefits if you have lost your job through no fault of your own. Sickness benefits Apply if you are unable to work due to illness, injury or quarantine. Maternity and parental benefits Apply if you're pregnant, have recently given birth, are adopting a child or are caring for a newborn. Caregiving benefits and leave Apply if you are providing care or support to a critically ill or injured person or someone needing end-of-life care. Benefits for the self-employed Get information on the self-employed program and find out how to register. Benefits for Canadians living abroad If you live or work outside of Canada, get information on Employment Insurance, pensions, benefits and taxes. Fishing benefits Apply for benefits if you are a self-employed fisher who is actively seeking work. Find a job Find public and private sector job opportunities if you lost your job, apply or extend a work permit, get a social insurance number, a criminal record check or a security clearance. Employment Insurance information for employers Employers' EI responsibilities, records of employment and instructions on completing the ROE form during COVID-19, EI premiums and other resources.

Individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their ow

Employment Insurance Benefits and Leave is open Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm.

Call (800) 622-6232, or use the website.

Phone

(800) 622-6232

Website

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei.html