EI
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Migrant farm workers are taking Ottawa to court over EI. Here’s why.A new-class lawsuit taking the federal government to court is arguing that the genesis of tied work permits racist and deprives migrant workers of rights and benefits.CanadaJan 12, 2024
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Ottawa left EI reform out of Budget 2023. Here’s whyThe Liberal government says reforming the employment insurance program amid a slowing economy could drive up premiums for workers and employers.CanadaApr 1, 2023
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Paid pregnancy loss leave included in Budget 2023. But who can get it?Federal workers who experience pregnancy loss may soon be entitled to paid leave, according to a proposal in the Liberals' 2023 budget. Advocates say the benefit should be for all.CanadaMar 30, 2023
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‘Technical error’ delays EI payments to 6,000 OntariansAn investigation is underway into a 'technical issue' that caused Ontarians to have their EI payments delayed this week.CanadaFeb 8, 2023
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Independent business group calls for freeze to EI, CPP premium increasesThe higher payroll deductions planned for the new year will reduce the take-home pay of Canadians at a time when inflation is already eroding spending power, they say.CanadaDec 13, 2022
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EI sickness benefits to be extended to 26 weeks as feds tease long-promised reformThe maximum length of unpaid medical leave available to federally regulated private-sector workers is also being extended to 27 weeks from 17.CanadaNov 25, 2022
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Employers, workers concerned about EI program debt as premiums set to riseThe program, which is financed entirely through premiums paid by workers and employers, accumulated $25.9 billion of debt by the end of 2021.CanadaOct 14, 2022
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Laid off? Cut spending, take advantage of severance and apply for EI, say expertsA financial educator and host of the More Money podcast said the worst thing you can do for your finances after losing your job is avoid them.CanadaSep 8, 2022
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EI program to scrap COVID-era changes next month, worrying some workersUnder the temporary measures, workers qualify for Employment Insurance based on a national requirement of having 420 insurable employment hours.CanadaAug 23, 2022
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N.B. government abruptly cancels employment insurance program for studentsThe provincial government has abruptly ended the NE-EI Connect program that provides employment insurance to students during full-time study.EducationJun 24, 2022
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