r/treeplanting • u/Old_Inspection_6284 • 6d ago

Financial & Legal EI Question

Hey all, I got a little ei question here.

So back in January, I quit my off-season job to pursue some artistic endeavors and didn't receive any ei during that time.

Start back up planting early May and wrap up in August. During which I accrued about 665 hrs (enough to be eligible for ei in my area)

Just got a call from Service Canada asking about my original job. I told them why I quit and that I went tree planting instead of back to my off season job because the money was better. They asked me why I didn't go on a leave of absence instead of quitting, I told them they wouldn't allow it.

I'm fairly sure I answered all of the questions correctly. I think it's just the 4 month gap that's throwing them off.

Has anyone got any advice on how to deal with this or think that I screwed it up? Any bit of info would be helpful.

Thanks!

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u/FarHotel1159 6d ago

You just have to wait and see. It's their decision just answer honestly

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u/No-Birthday4755 6d ago

Should be fine if you got laid off

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u/shadymeowse 5d ago

EI decisions always come down to who is reviewing them. If they decide to deny your claim definitely appeal and go into some more details about why the workplace you left wasn’t great (it wont get them in trouble just shows you left for good reasons)

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u/DutyWest1793 5d ago

If they say no - which they shouldn't as you answered fine, you can file a request for reconsideration.