Feds extending weeks of income support for sick leave, unemployed workers and caregivers
The federal government is adding extra weeks of income support for employees who are feeling ill or have to isolate, unemployed workers and parents at home with children due to the pandemic.
The government plans to add 12 weeks of eligibility to the $500-per-week Canada Recovery Benefit and the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit, raising the maximum number of weeks available to 38 from 26. The federal sickness benefit will be expanded to four weeks from two so workers can stay home if they’re feeling ill or have to isolate because of the coronavirus pandemic. As well, employment insurance eligibility will be stretched to allow people to receive up to 50 weeks of benefits, rather than 26, for claims filed since late September.
Original Article Source Credits: Benefits Canada , https://www.benefitscanada.com/
Article Written By: The Canadian Press
Original Article Posted on: February 22, 2021
Link to Original Article: https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/feds-extending-weeks-of-income-support-for-sick-leave-unemployed-workers-and-caregivers/