Employment Insurance (EI) and COVID-19 | Nevcon Accounting Services

This information is developing and changing as the COVID-19 situation unfolds. We’ll do our best to update the details as they change.

Laid off due to work closures?

Apply for regular EI benefits
You will need 700 work hours in last year
You will need a ROE saying you’ve been laid off from your employer to get benefits
There is a 1-week wait period (so you will not be paid for 1 week)
Apply online: https://canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei.html
Call 1-800-206-7218 for more info

Unable to work due to self-quarantine?

Laid off and ineligible for EI?

Apply for the Emergency Support Benefit
Amounts and eligibility has not yet been announced
Applications will be available in April via CRA MyAccount, My Service Canada Account, and a yet to be released toll-free number

Self-quarantined and ineligible for EI?

Apply for the Emergency Care Benefit for workers not eligible for EI (including self-employed) who are sick with COVID-19, quarantined, or taking care of a family member with COVID-19
Up to 15 weeks of benefits, up to $900 bi-weekly
Applications will be available in April via CRA MyAccount, My Service Canada Account, and a yet to be released toll-free number

Unable to work due to school closures?

Parents with children who require care due to school closures can apply for the Emergency Care Benefit
15 weeks of benefits, up to $900 bi-weekly
Applications will be available in April via CRA MyAccount, My Service Canada Account, and a yet to be released toll-free number

Do I qualify for WorkSafe benefits?

WorkSafe benefits are not available for preventative measures or non-work-related exposure
Only file a claim for COVID-19 virus infection contracted through work-related exposure,/li>
Call 1-888-967-5377 for more info/li>