Eligibility for Benefits

In order to establish a claim for benefits, a claimant must establish two things; first, that he or she has suffered an "interruption of earnings" and second, that he or she has the minimum amount of insurable employment required by the legislation.

1. The Legislation

   
   
   • (a) General
   • (b) Interruption of Earnings
   • (c) Minimum Eligibility Requirements
   • (d) Insurable Employment
   
   

2. Principles of Law

   
   Please see the following topics:
   
   • Interruption of earnings
   • Insurable Employment
   • Qualifying Period
   
   

3. Related Topics

   
   
   • Availability
   • Claim Procedure and Entitlement to Benefits
   • Interruption of earnings
   • Insurable Employment
   • Qualifying Period