Employment Insurance Payment Stoppage

Summary

Employment Insurance (EI) in Canada can stop payments if job search efforts are inadequate. To address this, contact Service Canada for clarification and guidance. Improve your job search documentation by keeping detailed records of applications and employer contacts. If you believe the decision was unjust, you can file an appeal. Understanding the requirements and maintaining thorough documentation can help in resolving the issue.

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What to do when employment Insurance stopped payments
To provide better assistance, I need to understand the reason behind the stoppage of your Employment Insurance (EI) payments.
- Have you received any communication explaining why the payments were stopped?
This information will help me guide you more effectively.
I didn't receive the phone calls and I was told wasn't available for work
It sounds like your Employment Insurance (EI) payments were stopped because you were deemed unavailable for work. Here's what you can do:
- **Contact Service Canada:** Explain your situation and request a review of their decision.
- **Gather Evidence:** Collect any proof that you were available for work (e.g., phone records).
Would you like more detailed steps on how to appeal this decision?
They told me my job search wasn't detailed enough I had no idea what I was doing
Understood. Here are some steps you can take to address the issue with your Employment Insurance (EI) payments in New Brunswick, Canada:
- **Improve Job Search Documentation:** Keep detailed records of your job search efforts, including job applications, employer contacts, and responses.
- **Contact Service Canada:** Discuss the specifics of your job search and request guidance on what is required.
- **File an Appeal:** If you believe the decision was unjust, you can appeal the decision.
Would you like more detailed information on the appeal process?
Can Employment Insurance shut you off if you didn't know how to properly do a job search
Yes, Employment Insurance (EI) can stop payments if your job search efforts are not considered adequate. Here are some key points:
- **Job Search Requirement:** EI requires you to actively seek and document job search efforts.
- **Documentation:** Keep detailed records of your job search activities.
- **Appeal:** If you disagree with the decision, you can file an appeal.
Would you like more detailed steps on how to document your job search or appeal the decision?