Can I earn money while I’m getting EI?
Yes. But half of what you earn each week is taken off your EI benefits.
This applies as long as you do not earn more than 90% of the average weekly earnings your benefit was based on. All of the money you earn above that 90% is taken off your benefits.
Some employers have benefits for employees who go on EI parental or maternity benefits. These are sometimes called EI top-up plans or supplemental unemployment benefits.
If the government has approved your employer’s plan, EI will not take any of that money off your benefits.
For more information, read Can I do any paid work while I’m on leave?
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