Glossary

A

Allocation

How earnings are assigned to specific weeks in a claim period for EI calculation purposes.

B

Benefit period

The overall timeframe in which an EI claim can be active.

C

Claimant

A person who has made an EI claim and whose eligibility is being assessed over time.

E

Entitlement

Whether a person qualifies to receive EI benefits under applicable public rules.

Evidence

Information used in decision-making, such as statements, records, and timelines.

J

Just cause

A legal standard used in some EI contexts (including voluntary leaving) that is assessed using specific statutory and case-law frameworks.

R

Reconsideration

An internal review process where Service Canada re-examines an earlier EI decision.

V

Voluntary leaving

A situation where employment ended because the worker chose to leave, which can trigger specific EI legal tests.

U

Undue restrictions

Limits on availability for work that may be considered incompatible with EI availability requirements, depending on context and legal test.