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 Posted - 11/17/2009 : 18:03:01
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Hello Leenasharma,
Thanks for sharing your situation with us.
In terms of applying for Employment Insurance, you can find some information in our Settlement.Org Am I eligible for Employment Insurance (EI)? article.
Here is an excerpt,
"To be eligible for regular benefits, you must:
*Have worked the required number of hours in your area. You must have worked these hours within the last year. This number is usually 420-700 hours, but it depends on the unemployment rate in your area. If you are working for the first time, you might need to have 910 hours. Find how many work hours you require in your area.
*Have paid into the EI program. Normally, your employer deducts an EI amount from your paycheque. This is how you pay into the EI program.
*Be without pay for at least 1 week (7 days)."
It may be helpful to contact an Immigrant and Refugee Serving organization near you for some help with contacting an organization or employment resource worker who can provide some assistance with job search and other options.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
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