Posted on: 04-12-12 14:19:59
I was just laid off from my current position where they paid me 4 months of salary (19k) in severance. When I apply for EI will this be calculated in my EI benefits?
Thanks.
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Originally posted by Jack109
I was just laid off from my current position where they paid me 4 months of salary (19k) in severance. When I apply for EI will this be calculated in my EI benefits?
Thanks.
sorry to hear that.
yes as per service Canada. see the "Earnings" definition http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/ei/information/earnings_info.shtml
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Earnings are any amount paid or payable that is related to or originated from employment, such as:
-Wages or salary and commissions.
-Monetary employment benefits, such as vacation pay, severance pay, wages in lieu of notice, retirement pension, statutory holidays, bonuses, etc.
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From the web site I gather they will calculate my waiting period as equivalent 3.8 months of regular pay based on my severance and then EI will start.
