Employment Insurance (EI) premium deducted from your pay

If you are employed in insurable employment your employer will deduct EI premiums from your pay. There is no age limit for deducting EI premiums.

EI provides you with temporary financial assistance while unemployed and looking for work or if you're upgrading your skills. You may receive EI assistance in the following situations:

• sickness;
• pregnancy;
• caring for a newborn or adopted child; or
• caring for a seriously ill family member with a significant risk of death.

Your employer will calculate how much EI to deduct with approved calculation tools, using the annual EI premium rate and maximum.

These deductions are remitted to us, along with your employer's share of premiums, through payroll remittances.

To get information on EI benefits, visit Service Canada.

Notice for employees working in Quebec

You are required to pay the Québec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP) premium and you pay a reduced rate for EI premiums.

Date modified:

2015-12-10