On November 25, 2022, Canada announced that, commencing on December 18, 2022, Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits will be extended permanently from 15 weeks to 26 weeks. Accordingly, qualified ...
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Federal Government of Canada has made changes to Employment Insurance (EI) Sickness Benefits and its Work-Sharing Program to assist eligible employers and ...
GATINEAU, Quebec, Sept. 26-- Employment and Social Development Canadian issued the following news release on Sept. 25: Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada has put ...
Taking time off work due to illness or injury can be stressful, but Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits provide crucial financial support during recovery. The ... Read more This article ...
Ten days of paid sick leave (medical leave with pay) is “now a reality in all federally regulated private sector workplaces,” railroads among them, the Government of Canada announced on Dec. 1.
Canada needs an Employment Insurance (EI) system for the 21st century--one that better meets the needs of workers and employers. As our economy continues to recover from the pandemic and emergency ...
For HR professionals in Canada handling a global workforce, understanding how the country’s statutory sick pay compares globally is crucial for benchmarking benefits and informing policy decisions.