another EI question
 

last question was for a friend, this ones for me lol

anyways i've been working for a good construction company for the past year or so, full time for the whole time i've been with them

as it looks now, around February all the main on-site employee's may be getting laid off for a month or two, so i'm asuming that is legit grounds to go on EI

my question is, in a situation like this where work is imminent down the road and the layoff is only because of a lack of work, is EI the same in this situation? its not like im going to be going to work elsewhere because i'm going to be staying with this company

im just curious because during that time off obviously i wont be looking for work, and wouldn't mind perhaps picking up on one of those last minute travel deals etc. because my schedule will be open, but is something like that frowned upon by EI? or is it just if they find out etc.

You'll be eligable for EI, as you should have enough hours. Its quite possible that EI trys to set you up for a few classes to learn how to find a job, even though you're planning on going back. Im in the same situation, and I went through it last year. I work for a concrete company, and dealt with it all last year. Be prepared to wait a month before you start getting $$. As for a holiday, don't mention it to EI, because you're supposed to be "able and willing" to work at any time. Ask your employer how long its going to be roughly.

^ True that, definitely don't mention the vacation... and a shortage of work is a valid reason to be on EI... Make sure you're quick on the draw in terms of sending in your RoE etc if they don't already have it, as it can take over a month until you receive your EI money..

if you know the work shortage is coming in the future, is it possible to send in the roe ahead of time?

and yea obviously if it did happen i wouldnt be mentioning it lol

FYI They check flight records so hopefully it's just a road trip you're planning.

Proof?

I know several people from my work last year who went to Mexico, and I also flew to my parents in Calgary..last year.

I have several friend's that have worked with them for 10+ years, in different offices. I asked before I went to Calgary, followed by Vegas, when I was on EI. They both told me the same thing - their agency will do random cross-references on flights.

Part of being eligible for benefits includes being available for work. If your friends filed reports while they were on vacation, they would've had to lie about their availability (unless they were only gone during the weekend).

IIRC the penalty for lying about your availablity while you're on vacation can be anything from a fine to disqualification/repayment of your claim in it's entirety.

another EI q. if you get laid off with a few months of severance. when you do apply? after you get laid off, or after the severance ends?

EI starts 2 weeks after the severance is done. You can apply before your severance is finished, it's just that the EI benifits won't be paid till the EI starts.

you're allowed to apply for EI regardless of the reason why you're laid off. dont think of leaving the country though... or you'll be on the hook for the money they paid you while you were supposed to be "ready willing and able".

So I was talking to my friend at EI and she said that you can get penalized up to 300% of what was paid out if you get caught lying about your availability.

ouch.


dont lie.

another question.
when you get paid your EI, is that money taxable and considered part of your income?
Do we get a t4 for it?

yes i believe it is taxable.

you can leave the country, you just have to tell them ahead of time (just like a regular job). it's easier to fly nationally because your passport isn't scanned. once your passport is scanned it's pretty much guaranteed that EI will find out... and you obviously weren't out looking for a job.

a friend of mine went to the EI office with his son for some reason or another, one of the officers saw him and said "is your wife with you?" he says "no I'm letting her sleep in today" the officer says "I'm going to pretend you didn't just say that. if youre looking after your child, you're not looking for work, which means you wouldn't be paid for today"

THAT'S how serious they are.
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Then I would say, my son just followed me. I didn't bring him here.

penalty is up to 150% of the overpayment amount, depends on many different conditions.

if u say that i am almost certain your file will be forward to investigation, lol.