With the unemployment rate for Economic Region 2 adjusted to 12% for the period of September 10th – October 7th, the following information is a summary of the current qualifying criteria and coverage for both Regular EI claimants and Fishing EI claimants:
REQUIRED NUMBER OF BEST WEEKS BY REGIONAL RATE OF UNEMPLOYMENT:
Regional Rate of Unemployment = 11.1% to 12%
Required Weeks = 16
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QUALIFYING HOURS FOR REGULAR CLAIMANTS:
Regional Rate of Unemployment = 11.1% to 12%
Number of Insurable Hours Required to Qualify = 490
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QUALIFYING EARNINGS FOR FISH HARVESTERS:
Regional Rate of Unemployment = 11.1% to 12%
Minimum Insurable Earnings Required = $2,900
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FISHING EI DIVISOR TABLE:
Regional Rate of Unemployment = 11.1% to 12%
Insurable Earnings Required For Maximum Benefits: $18,912
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WEEKS OF INSURABLE EMPLOYMENT:
Number of Hours of Insurable Employment: 490 to 524
Regional Rate of Unemployment = 11.1% to 12%
Number of Weeks EI Regular Benefits Payable = 23
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