Are Part-Time Students Eligible For EI Benefits?

[Lowriderz]

Hey guys,

As of next week I will be indifinitely laid off from my place of employment. I was wondering if I would be eligible for EI benifits.

I meet all the requirements, however I was told that people who are in school are not eligible... I will be a part time student next term. Should I still qualify?

Also, the requirement to actively look for work: What does this entail exactly?

[dux]

I am sure you will find the answer here,

http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/asp/gateway.asp?hr=en/ei/application/applying_for_benefits.shtml&hs=aed

[Lowriderz]

I am sure you will find the answer here,

http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/asp/gateway.asp?hr=en/ei/application/applying_for_benefits.shtml&hs=aed

Can't find any information regarding my question.

Anyone else know?

[slowtalon]

Try this

http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/ei/information/training.shtml

You are taking a course on your own initiative
Taking a course or training program on your own initiative, without being directed to do so by a designated authority, does not automatically result in the loss of regular benefits. Although participation in a course is commendable, you must show that you are available to work while you are attending school. It is essential that you continue to look for work and that taking a course does not prevent you from being available to work or from accepting any appropriate offer of employment during normal working hours. You need to be ready to make all the necessary arrangements to hold a job or even drop the course if necessary.

[83_gemini]

I suggest you apply. Always better to apply for anything you're elgible for then to not apply.

[Lowriderz]

Try this

http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/ei/information/training.shtml

You are taking a course on your own initiative
Taking a course or training program on your own initiative, without being directed to do so by a designated authority, does not automatically result in the loss of regular benefits. Although participation in a course is commendable, you must show that you are available to work while you are attending school. It is essential that you continue to look for work and that taking a course does not prevent you from being available to work or from accepting any appropriate offer of employment during normal working hours. You need to be ready to make all the necessary arrangements to hold a job or even drop the course if necessary.

Wow... Thank you very much.

[BBQPorkBun]

Hey guys,

As of next week I will be indifinitely laid off from my place of employment. I was wondering if I would be eligible for EI benifits.

I meet all the requirements, however I was told that people who are in school are not eligible... I will be a part time student next term. Should I still qualify?

Also, the requirement to actively look for work: What does this entail exactly?

actively looking meaning you are ready to work full time at anytime. why should choosing to take a course once a week (part time) hinder that? lets say in the scenario someone works full time day for 2 yrs and takes courses part time at night, he gets no EI? nah. this is from what ive observed from other people and getting laid off myself.

[Lowriderz]

actively looking meaning you are ready to work full time at anytime. why should choosing to take a course once a week (part time) hinder that? lets say in the scenario someone works full time day for 2 yrs and takes courses part time at night, he gets no EI? nah. this is from what ive observed from other people and getting laid off myself.

Agreed. The reason why I asked was that I was told the EI application asks if you are enrolled in school..... Was just curious as to why that would have anything to do with EI yet I think my question was answered.

[BBQPorkBun]

Agreed. The reason why I asked was that I was told the EI application asks if you are enrolled in school..... Was just curious as to why that would have anything to do with EI yet I think my question was answered.

if you lost your job and decided to go to school full time, means you choose to not be able to work full time anytime theres a job waiting. its to help those in temporary time of need until the next job right, not for those that worked for a year, get laid off, decide to go do their masters and collect EI

[stuff352]

i believe that it must be under a certain number of hours - under 9 hrws a week you don't need permission, but the best would be call and ask... you can always apeal a descision, If you can show that you were working full time (40hrs per week) and going to school part time for a significant amount of time you have a good case.

[Lowriderz]

if you lost your job and decided to go to school full time, means you choose to not be able to work full time anytime theres a job waiting. its to help those in temporary time of need until the next job right, not for those that worked for a year, get laid off, decide to go do their masters and collect EI

Whoa.... If you're refering to me you should know I've been in the workforce for 7 years and will be only taking 1 course.. I'm not doing any post-grad or anything like that.

[BBQPorkBun]

Whoa.... If you're refering to me you should know I've been in the workforce for 7 years and will be only taking 1 course.. I'm not doing any post-grad or anything like that.

no no, not refering to you, just trying to explain why they ask about schooling