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Reduced Hours and E.I.
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Brandon-ssm Posts: 1
Posted On: 2/3/2016
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I've been asked to take a week off work unpaid and then come back with reduced hours for the next 12-16 weeks. They are figuring anywhere between 20-30 hours per week.
Am I able to apply for employment insurance without a lay off as I will be off work and unpaid for 8 consecutive days. I definitely have enough hours to claim.
My location is Sault Ste. Marie Ontario and I've been a full time employee for the last 5 years with this company.
Thanks in advance.
Brandon
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4142
Posted On: 2/4/2016
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Hello Brandon,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
We can appreciate that you would be concerned about this.
It is best if you contact Service Canada directly to find out what your options are in your situation at:
1 800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232)
TTY: 1-800-926-9105
You can call Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., local time. Information officers offer services in English and in French.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
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TrueCanadian Posts: 8
Posted On: 2/6/2016
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Hey Brandon,
Sorry about the situation, but
1 week off and back to work - Not eligible for EI, 'cause....
You can apply for EI benefits if you have paid into the EI account and you are unemployed.
(Both conditions must be satisfied)
As your employer is trying to reduce the number of working hours without removing you from service means you will still be a company employee and this comes under ESA 2000 and subsequent amendments. So instead of Service Canada, you may have to refer to guide lines of Ontario Ministry of Labour rather.
All the best!
I've been asked to take a week off work unpaid and then come back with reduced hours for the next 12-16 weeks. They are figuring anywhere between 20-30 hours per week.
Am I able to apply for employment insurance without a lay off as I will be off work and unpaid for 8 consecutive days. I definitely have enough hours to claim.
My location is Sault Ste. Marie Ontario and I've been a full time employee for the last 5 years with this company.
Thanks in advance.
Brandon
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