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Mar 15th, 2019 7:48 am

#15811

Eranry01: Newbie; Dec 3, 2018; 6 posts; 1 upvote

Mar 15th, 2019 7:48 am

Hello Everyone. I am just totally confused If I should apply for Parental Benefit separately. I am currently receiving Regular benefits (Unemployment) as I was laid off from work last November. I originally applied for Maternity, however they advised me it'll be a bit early for the maternity application as I was still 5 months pregnant at that time.I was approved for 18 weeks regular benefit claim instead. Fast forward, I just gave birth last Saturday,March 9 and still receiving Regular benefits. I have already received/consumed 15 weeks of claim. Im just wondering if I should apply separately for Parental benefit since I have already given birth? If so, what will happen with my remaining 3 weeks of regular benefit claim if i submit the application? By the way, if this info helps, according to my service canada account, My end of date claim(regular benefit) is up until November 2019 even though I am only entitled for 18 weeks claim.Kindly enlighten me..

Mar 15th, 2019 9:47 am

#15812

clseea: Deal Fanatic; Nov 21, 2011; 8476 posts; 1472 upvotes; Edmonton

Mar 15th, 2019 9:47 am

Eranry01 wrote: ↑
Mar 15th, 2019 7:48 am
Hello Everyone. I am just totally confused If I should apply for Parental Benefit separately. I am currently receiving Regular benefits (Unemployment) as I was laid off from work last November. I originally applied for Maternity, however they advised me it'll be a bit early for the maternity application as I was still 5 months pregnant at that time.I was approved for 18 weeks regular benefit claim instead. Fast forward, I just gave birth last Saturday,March 9 and still receiving Regular benefits. I have already received/consumed 15 weeks of claim. Im just wondering if I should apply separately for Parental benefit since I have already given birth? If so, what will happen with my remaining 3 weeks of regular benefit claim if i submit the application? By the way, if this info helps, according to my service canada account, My end of date claim(regular benefit) is up until November 2019 even though I am only entitled for 18 weeks claim.Kindly enlighten me..

Your claim needs to be converted to maternity/parental. Call in to make sure this is happening.

Mar 19th, 2019 9:54 am

#15813

veranopeligroso: Newbie; Jan 30, 2016; 1 posts; St. Albert, AB

Mar 19th, 2019 9:54 am

Hi everybody. I went out of Canada for 2 weeks to visit a sick relative, but I didn't arrange to be contacted or I was not ready to come back within 48 hrs.
the claim has been under review for 22 calendar days.
i'm not expecting to be paid for the 2 weeks away.
is this delay normal ? they said the call centre dont have any additional information.

Mar 19th, 2019 10:10 am

#15814

Jantao16: Newbie; Nov 9, 2011; 2 posts; NEWMARKET

Mar 19th, 2019 10:10 am

Hi,
I'm currently on extended parental leave so 18 months and my EI should end in July. However, I called them more than a month ago and the agent told me that another agent entered the number of weeks incorrectly on my file. I was told to wait 21 business days for them to fix it and they didnt. I called in again and they said to wait 5 more business days and today being the final day. I checked on my service Canada account and it hasn't been fixed yet. How can I get it escalated if it is still not fixed? I haven't been paid since Jan. Thanks in advance for any help!

Mar 19th, 2019 10:36 am

#15815

clseea: Deal Fanatic; Nov 21, 2011; 8476 posts; 1472 upvotes; Edmonton

Mar 19th, 2019 10:36 am

Jantao16 wrote: ↑
Mar 19th, 2019 10:10 am
Hi,
I'm currently on extended parental leave so 18 months and my EI should end in July. However, I called them more than a month ago and the agent told me that another agent entered the number of weeks incorrectly on my file. I was told to wait 21 business days for them to fix it and they didnt. I called in again and they said to wait 5 more business days and today being the final day. I checked on my service Canada account and it hasn't been fixed yet. How can I get it escalated if it is still not fixed? I haven't been paid since Jan. Thanks in advance for any help!

Talk to your MP

Mar 19th, 2019 11:22 am

#15816

Shan25: Newbie; Mar 18, 2019; 8 posts

Mar 19th, 2019 11:22 am

Hi I was let go yesterday after one year in job they ask me to write a resignation letter or face consiquence I refuse to write and I told them will get back to you they're saying I don't follow company procedures please let me know if I am eligible for ei thank

Mar 19th, 2019 1:46 pm

#15817

clseea: Deal Fanatic; Nov 21, 2011; 8476 posts; 1472 upvotes; Edmonton

Mar 19th, 2019 1:46 pm

veranopeligroso wrote: ↑
Mar 19th, 2019 9:54 am
Hi everybody. I went out of Canada for 2 weeks to visit a sick relative, but I didn't arrange to be contacted or I was not ready to come back within 48 hrs.
the claim has been under review for 22 calendar days.
i'm not expecting to be paid for the 2 weeks away.
is this delay normal ? they said the call centre dont have any additional information.

Call in, they should be able to process it quicker. It's a simple fix

Mar 19th, 2019 2:28 pm

#15818

clseea: Deal Fanatic; Nov 21, 2011; 8476 posts; 1472 upvotes; Edmonton

Mar 19th, 2019 2:28 pm

Shan25 wrote: ↑
Mar 19th, 2019 11:22 am
Hi I was let go yesterday after one year in job they ask me to write a resignation letter or face consiquence I refuse to write and I told them will get back to you they're saying I don't follow company procedures please let me know if I am eligible for ei thank

Insufficient information, however....
They're trying to get you to quit so they don't need to pay severance. This is constructive dismissal, which generally results in a favourable decision for the client.

Mar 19th, 2019 2:53 pm

#15819

AnonymousPaul: Newbie; Mar 12, 2019; 2 posts

Mar 19th, 2019 2:53 pm

Thanks for the info, I learned the hard way I should have informed EI I wanted to get training before I enrolled. But I eventually spoke to a really nice lady, and after an hour she helped me enroll in Lifelong Learning, and now, about 4 weeks later, they say everything will be back to normal any minute now. However, EI will be done long before school, so I dont think I'll qualify to stay on. But I wasnt really expecting to anyway, oh well!
Thanks to all who contribute to this site. Sorry, if I'm not posting this in the right spot!

Mar 20th, 2019 12:55 pm

#15820

Shan25: Newbie; Mar 18, 2019; 8 posts

Mar 20th, 2019 12:55 pm

This is the massage on my service Canada accout. This is an update on our progress in making a decision on your claim.

We have completed our assessment of your reason(s) for separation (dismissal), but we are still reviewing your file. We will let you know when a final decision is made.

Note: Our Service Canada Centres do not have additional information on your claim at this time. What this mean please let me know its my first time thanks

Mar 20th, 2019 2:28 pm

#15821

clseea: Deal Fanatic; Nov 21, 2011; 8476 posts; 1472 upvotes; Edmonton

Mar 20th, 2019 2:28 pm

Shan25 wrote: ↑
Mar 20th, 2019 12:55 pm
This is the massage on my service Canada accout. This is an update on our progress in making a decision on your claim.

We have completed our assessment of your reason(s) for separation (dismissal), but we are still reviewing your file. We will let you know when a final decision is made.

Note: Our Service Canada Centres do not have additional information on your claim at this time. What this mean please let me know its my first time thanks

They've adjudicated the dismissal but haven't finished your calculation. You'll need to call in for further information, there should be notes on file.