Employment Insurance Archives

The end of CERB. What’s next?

Canada plans to phase out the Canada Emergency Relief Benefit (CERB) program. It already has plans to replace CERB with alternative benefit programs to encourage Canadians to find work. As...

Coronavirus: PM Justin Trudeau Announced The Extensions of CERB by 8 Weeks

The Federal Government announced earlier this week that Canada Emergency Response Benefit will be extended by 8 weeks. Find out everything you need to know about the CERB: Am I...

CERB now open to those making $1,000 a month or less

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) is being expanded to include workers who make less than $1,000 a month. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday announced the new eligibility criteria...

Am I eligible for CERB?

The federal government has, as of April 6, started accepting applications for the new Canada Emergency Response Benefit for workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic. CERB pays $2,000 every four weeks for up...

Tips for Employees – COVID-19

Below you can find a summary of information and resources pertaining to employment insurance and the new Canada Emergency Response Benefit for displaced employees. Take a look at what’s new:...