The COVID-19 crisis is drastically increasing the demand for services within companies. In order to provide you with the best possible support throughout this crisis, we have undertaken to regularly share with you answers to frequently asked questions. Here are two things you should know as an employer:
1. Can I have employees on employment insurance?
Yes. Employees must declare their remuneration online via the Government of Canada website.
An employee who receives salary or Employment Insurance (EI) benefits while on EI can keep 50 cents of his or her EI benefits for every dollar earned, up to a maximum of 90% of his or her weekly earnings prior to layoff. Above this limit, EI benefits will be deducted dollar for dollar.
An employee who works a full week, regardless of the amount earned, is not eligible for EI. However, this does not reduce the total number of weeks payable on the claim.
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2. Can I top up my workers’ EI benefits?
Yes, thanks to the Supplementary Unemployment Benefit Program.
This program enables employers to increase the weekly pay of employees who have been laid off.
Supplementary unemployment benefits are combined with EI benefits. This combination cannot exceed 95% of the employee’s normal weekly salary.
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If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our experts!
