Can I get EI special benefits if I’m disqualified?
You might still be able to get special benefits even if you would not be able to get EI regular benefits. You might even be able to get them if you quit your job or were fired for misconduct.
EI special benefits include:
- sickness benefits for people who are off work because they are ill or had an accident
- compassionate care benefits for people who are caring for or supporting someone who’s likely going to die in the next 6 months
- family caregiver benefits for people who are off work to care for a seriously ill family member or close friend
- maternity and parental benefits for people who are pregnant, have a new baby, or have adopted a child
Read more about maternity and parental benefits in CLEO’s resource Taking time off work: For new and expecting parents.
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