Interruption of Earnings

An interruption of earnings occurs when a person is laid off or separated from his or her employment and, has a period of seven or more consecutive days during which no work is performed for that employer and no earnings arise from that employment.

1. The Legislation

   
   

2. Principles of Law

   
   
   • (a) General General
   • (b) Lay-off or separation vs. reduction in earnings Lay-off or separation vs. reduction in earnings
   • (c) Seven consecutive days of no work and no earnings Seven consecutive days of no work and no earnings
   • (d) Where claimant entitled to a period of leave Where claimant entitled to a period of leave
     
     

3. Related Topics

   
   
   • Claim procedure and entitlement to benefits
   • Eligibility for benefits
   • Insurable employment
   • Qualifying period