The Federal Government has extended two key temporary EI measures until April 11, 2026, providing continued support for workers navigating job transitions: https://lnkd.in/gUeqx5Yc

Here’s what this means:

🔹 No Clawback on Severance – Workers can now receive their full severance payments without it affecting their EI benefits.

🔹 Immediate Benefits – The one-week waiting period for EI has been waived, meaning benefits will be paid for the first week of unemployment.

🔹 20 extra weeks of income support, up to a maximum of 65 weeks, to long-tenured workers who may need more time in a softer job market to find a job that is similar to the one they lost. The definition of “long-tenured workers” is unclear at this moment, but we expect the federal government to clarify in the coming weeks.

These extensions are a significant step towards ensuring income stability for Canadians during times of economic uncertainty.

For anyone who have been effected by a termination or layoff, we recommend that you start your EI application as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary delays. Start your online application using the link below:

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/ei-regular-benefit/apply.html

At TZ Law, our employment lawyers are experts in assessing severance packages. Schedule a consultation with our lawyer and make sure you are receiving a fair and reasonable compensation under the law. 

Disclaimer – The information above is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice for your specific situation.