fuji said:
Not true unless he is unemployed for a LONG time.
Let's say he qualifies for 34 weeks of benefits, then finds a job after 20 weeks. How many weeks of benefits does he get paid in this case?
If he files immedialy he gets his first payment after 4 weeks, and they would run through to week 38. However he finds a job in week 20 so he receives only 16 weeks of benefits--they stop paying you once you get a job.
If he waits a week to file he gets his first payment after 5 weeks, now the benefits will run from week 5 to week 39, but since he still found a job at week 16, now he only gets 15 weeks of benefits.
Only if he is unemployed for so long that he runs out of benefits without finding a job does he wind up getting the same payment either way--and I imagine none of us wish that on him.
BTW what makes you think I'm asian, you racist fuck?
Your EI claims clock starts as soon as you become unemployed.
Most people will get some termination pay of at least a couple of weeks.
There is a waiting period of 2 weeks on top of any termination and severance pay.
Let's say the termination pay is 2 weeks.
You are eligible to collect after 4 weeks.
If you apply immediately, you will fill out a report every 2 weeks.
If you apply after 2 week, you will fill out 1 report and then 1 every 2 weeks.
If you apply after 4 weeks, you will fill out 2 reports and then 1 every 2 weeks.
As long as you apply within the limit (4 weeks?), the period for which you will be paid will not change regardless of when you apply.
Your first payment might come sooner if you apply sooner but it will be for the exact same time period.
It's just like how you have 3 weeks to file any subsequent reports.
Obviously filing the report as soon as allowed rather than 2 or 3 weeks later will get you the money quicker but it will be for the same time period regardless.
