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What EI Is

Overview

Employment Insurance (EI) is a federal program with rules set through public laws, regulations, and policy materials.

Why EI cares about this issue

Understanding program purpose helps explain why EI asks certain questions during claims and reviews.

High-level decision flow

  1. Is the claim type identified?
  2. Are basic qualifying conditions met?
  3. Are there factors that affect entitlement?
  • Placeholder: Employment Insurance Act
  • Placeholder: Employment Insurance Regulations

Glossary terms

  • Claimant
  • Insurable employment
  • Entitlement