The Government of Canada website has a section on employment insurance (EI) and teachers.
Regular benefits are available to teachers who
- have lost their jobs through no fault of their own,
- are able to work and
- are temporarily unable to find work.
Teachers are eligible to apply for regular benefits if they
- have paid EI premiums,
- have been without work for at least seven consecutive days and
- have worked a specified number of hours based on the unemployment rate in their area.
If approved for regular benefits, teachers must
- actively seek employment throughout a claim and
- keep records of their job search for EI audit purposes.
Special Benefits
- Maternity
- Parental/adoption
- Sickness benefits
- Compassionate care benefits
Special benefits periods sometimes happen during regular benefit periods. Contact Service Canada to determine if you qualify for combined benefits.
Generally, EI benefits are different depending on a teacher’s contract status. You will need expert advice in how to best access your EI benefits. Contact Teacher Employment Services (TES).
Contact
Teacher Employment Services
1 800 232 7208 (toll free)