A former contractor with the Canada Employment Insurance Commission has been awarded EI benefits after having his contract terminated for refusing to disclose his vaccination status during the COVID-1… Free …
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Employment Insurance Commission announces 2024 premium rates, reveals forecasted deficit
The Canada Employment Insurance Commission has unveiled the 2024 premium rates for Employment Insurance (EI), with modest increases for both employees and employers. According to an actuarial report released by …
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Financial planner’s EI appeal denied after she was fired for unauthorized access, sharing of bank data
A financial planner at a bank, terminated for unauthorized access to customer accounts and sharing confidential data with an ex-employee, has been denied her employment insurance (EI) appeal. The Soci… …
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Worker, fired after extending a three-week holiday without telling his employer, loses bid for EI benefits
A man who went on holiday, and extended his trip without telling his employer, has lost his bid for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits after being fired. The worker, identified as …
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Federal worker loses appeal over EI benefits due to refusal to comply with employer’s COVID-19 vaccination policy
A federal government worker, denied employment insurance (EI) benefits after he refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19, has lost his appeal. The appeal was in response to a General Division …

