Regular income benefits

• worked between 420 and 700 insurable hours (*1)
  during the qualifying period (*2)
• lost your job but not your fault
• without work or income for at least 7 days in a row
•  ready, willing, and able to work
• actively looking for work

• 55% of your normal salary, up to $695 a week
• lasts up to 45 weeks depending on the hours you worked and the rate of unemployment in your region
• apply online

2. This is usually the 52 weeks before your claim.

• worked at least 600 insurable hours during the qualifying period
• your weekly earnings went down by more than 40%
• unable to work because you’re sick, injured, or in quarantine (*3) but you could work if you were not sick

• 55% of your normal salary, up to $695 a week with more money for families living on a low income
• can last for up to 26 weeks
• apply online

• need money to pay for your basic expenses (*4)
• live in Ontario
• cannot work or cannot find work, but willing to look for a job or do an employment program suggested by your OW worker(*5)

• get up to $733 a month for a single person, with more available for families
• apply in person, by telephone, or online

5. Other adult members of your family who live with you may also have to take part in an employment program.

• need money to pay for your basic expenses(*6)
• must have a disability or fit within a specific class of people (*7)
• live in Ontario
• are 18 years of age or older

• get up to $1,308 a month as a single person
• more money for people with families
• apply in person, by telephone, or online

7. Your disability must affect your ability to work or care for yourself. Most people must have medical proof of their disability. But some may not, for example, people 65 and older who can’t get Old Age Security or who already qualify for Canada Pension Plan disability benefits