{"id":27888,"date":"2023-06-26T17:06:03","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T17:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/?p=27888"},"modified":"2023-11-17T17:13:48","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T17:13:48","slug":"hiring-a-lawyer-to-take-advantage-of-employment-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/business-law\/hiring-a-lawyer-to-take-advantage-of-employment-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiring a lawyer to take advantage of employment insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Employment Insurance Act<\/strong> (LAE), also known as<strong>unemployment insurance<\/strong>, is aimed at jobseekers. It enables them to receive financial compensation during their period of professional inactivity. Here&#8217;s a look at the ins and outs of this program, and why you need a lawyer to help you take advantage of employment insurance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_for_employment_insurance\"><\/span>Eligibility for employment insurance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/business-law\/hiring-a-lawyer-to-take-advantage-of-employment-insurance\/#Eligibility_for_employment_insurance\" >Eligibility for employment insurance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/business-law\/hiring-a-lawyer-to-take-advantage-of-employment-insurance\/#A_reminder_about_Employment_Insurance_in_Canada\" >A reminder about Employment Insurance in Canada<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/business-law\/hiring-a-lawyer-to-take-advantage-of-employment-insurance\/#What_are_the_eligibility_criteria_for_employment_insurance\" >What are the eligibility criteria for employment insurance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/business-law\/hiring-a-lawyer-to-take-advantage-of-employment-insurance\/#What_jobs_are_insurable\" >What jobs are insurable?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/business-law\/hiring-a-lawyer-to-take-advantage-of-employment-insurance\/#What_are_the_insureds_rights_during_the_employment_insurance_benefit_period\" >What are the insured&#8217;s rights during the employment insurance benefit period?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/business-law\/hiring-a-lawyer-to-take-advantage-of-employment-insurance\/#What_are_the_insureds_responsibilities_during_the_employment_insurance_benefit_period\" >What are the insured&#8217;s responsibilities during the employment insurance benefit period?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/business-law\/hiring-a-lawyer-to-take-advantage-of-employment-insurance\/#The_intervention_of_an_employment_insurance_lawyer\" >The intervention of an employment insurance lawyer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/business-law\/hiring-a-lawyer-to-take-advantage-of-employment-insurance\/#Why_use_a_lawyer_for_employment_insurance\" >Why use a lawyer for employment insurance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/business-law\/hiring-a-lawyer-to-take-advantage-of-employment-insurance\/#How_do_I_choose_a_lawyer_to_take_advantage_of_employment_insurance\" >How do I choose a lawyer to take advantage of employment insurance?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/business-law\/hiring-a-lawyer-to-take-advantage-of-employment-insurance\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The social program provides security for Canadians in financial difficulty, but what does it involve?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_reminder_about_Employment_Insurance_in_Canada\"><\/span>A reminder about Employment Insurance in Canada<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Employment insurance <\/strong>provides a financial boost to the unemployed and helps them return to work. It is divided into 2 sub-categories:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>An hours-based plan tracks hours of work and overtime, and sets a standard for assessing Canadians&#8217; work history;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A family income supplement protects the disadvantaged: low-income households with several dependent children.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employers and communities implement the measures for employees. Regular monitoring is organized, culminating in a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.edsc.gc.ca\/fra\/emplois\/ae\/rapports\/index.shtml\">monitoring and evaluation report<\/a>. This report is submitted to Parliament and guarantees the application of the measures.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_eligibility_criteria_for_employment_insurance\"><\/span>What are the eligibility criteria for employment insurance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the <strong>Employment Insurance Act<\/strong>, acceptance of a claim for <strong>Employment Insurance benefits <\/strong>is based on several criteria set out in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/fr\/emploi-developpement-social\/programmes\/assurance-emploi\/ae-liste\/rapports\/guide.html\">Eligibility Determination Guide<\/a>. These include :<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Loss of the claimant&#8217;s job ;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>No income for at least 7 consecutive days;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Ability to work and availability;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Inability to find suitable employment;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_jobs_are_insurable\"><\/span>What jobs are insurable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All types of employment are insurable. There are, however, certain professions that pose problems: service contracts and employment with a related employer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under a service contract, the employee is insurable, but not the independent contractor. The employee performs tasks assigned by his employer, while the contractor performs tasks that he has undertaken to perform for a customer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employment with a related employer means that the employee is related to the employer by blood, adoption, marriage, etc. This means that the employee&#8217;s employment is not insurable. However, he or she becomes eligible if he or she can convince <strong>Revenue Canada<\/strong> that he or she would be able to enter into a similar employment contract if he or she were not related to the employer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"317\" class=\"wp-image-26929\" src=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/assurance-emploi-1.jpg\" alt=\"Votre avocat vous accompagnera durant les d\u00e9marches d'obtention d'une prime d'assurance emploi\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/assurance-emploi-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/assurance-emploi-1-300x149.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_insureds_rights_during_the_employment_insurance_benefit_period\"><\/span>What are the insured&#8217;s rights during the employment insurance benefit period?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can receive the benefits that correspond to your entitlements. You can even request a review of decisions concerning benefits that you feel are unsatisfactory. The application process takes place on the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/fr\/services\/prestations\/ae\/assurance-emploi-revision-decision.html?\">Employment Insurance<\/a> website.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also consult the government files that record your personal information and receive them in the language of your choice.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_insureds_responsibilities_during_the_employment_insurance_benefit_period\"><\/span>What are the insured&#8217;s responsibilities during the employment insurance benefit period?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program sets out a number of responsibilities for the insured:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Willingness to work;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Multiply the search for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/fr\/services\/prestations\/ae\/emploi-convenable.html\">suitable employment; <\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Participate in job search activities to enhance work opportunities (register in job search tools, write cover letter and resume, attend job fairs, participate in skills assessments, make contact with potential employers&#8230;);<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Report job refusals to employment insurance;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Keep detailed records as proof of efforts to find suitable employment;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Declare periods of inability to work;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Provide a medical certificate confirming the duration of incapacity;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Declare periods of unavailability.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also reports periods of absence and travel outside Canada.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"wp-image-26931\" src=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/assurance-emploi2.jpg\" alt=\"Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rez un avocat en droit du travail pour r\u00e9soudre un litige li\u00e9 \u00e0 votre demande d'assurance emploi\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/assurance-emploi2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/assurance-emploi2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/assurance-emploi2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_intervention_of_an_employment_insurance_lawyer\"><\/span>The intervention of an employment insurance lawyer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Claiming employment insurance benefits is no small matter. That&#8217;s why you need a lawyer to speed up the process.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_use_a_lawyer_for_employment_insurance\"><\/span>Why use a lawyer for employment insurance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Minister of National Revenue and the Minister of Human Resources Development administer the Employment Insurance Act and decide on the insurability of claimants. However, a claimant may <strong>challenge the decision<\/strong> before the Appeals Division of the<strong>Canada Revenue Agency <\/strong>or the <strong>Tax Court of Canada<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both the Minister and the taxpayer can call on the services of a <strong>lawyer<\/strong> to defend their decision and obtain <strong>legal advice<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_choose_a_lawyer_to_take_advantage_of_employment_insurance\"><\/span>How do I choose a lawyer to take advantage of employment insurance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to find a reliable legal expert is to contact several lawyers. Preliminary meetings will give you an initial idea of the lawyer&#8217;s expertise.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the initial contact, ask for the lawyer&#8217;s fees, accepted method of payment, specialty, experience, areas of expertise&#8230; Then filter your search and give preference to a <a href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/avocat-droit-travail\/\">lawyer specializing in <strong>employment law<\/strong><\/a>, who will successfully handle a case involving employment insurance <strong>litigation<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An <a href=\"https:\/\/avocat-montreal.ca\/en\/employment-lawyer-montreal\/\">employment lawyer<\/a> is essential to obtaining employment insurance. It will determine your success in an <strong>administrative appeal<\/strong>. It will improve your chances of obtaining employment insurance. He or she will also advise you on the best legal course of action to take to get out of a dispute over the decision to grant employment insurance benefits.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Employment Insurance Act (LAE), also known asunemployment insurance, is aimed at jobseekers. It enables them to receive financial compensation during their period of professional inactivity. Here&#8217;s a look at the ins and outs of this program, and why you need a lawyer to help you take advantage of employment insurance. 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