Are Employment Insurance (EI) benefits available to an employee who takes Family Medical Leave?
Six weeks of Employment Insurance benefits called Compassionate Care Benefits may be paid to EI eligible employees taking Ontario’s Family Medical Leave. For information about EI Compassionate Care Benefits, please call your nearest Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) office or call toll-free to 1-800-206-7218. You can also visit HRSDC’s website.
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