EI Benefits Calculator
Estimate your Employment Insurance (EI) weekly benefit amount, duration, and total payout based on your earnings, hours worked, and regional unemployment rate.
Eligibility Check
Answer these questions to see if you qualify for EI benefits.
Minimum required: 665 hours
Best 19 weeks used for calculation
Did you receive severance/termination pay?
Minimum statutory notice: 3 weeks
How many weeks of pay did your employer give you as severance/termination pay? This delays your EI start by the same number of weeks.
Estimated Severance Entitlement
Statutory Minimum (by law)
3 wk = $3,173
Common Law Estimate (typical court awards)
6-19 wk = $6,346 - $20,096
Common law estimates are approximate (0.5-1.5 months per year of service). Actual amounts depend on age, position, and job market. Consult an employment lawyer for your specific situation.
Your EI Benefits Estimate
Weekly Benefit
$729
/week
Duration
34
weeks
Total Benefits
$24,786
Waiting Period
1
week
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This calculator provides estimates only and is not a substitute for official Service Canada determinations. Actual EI benefits depend on your specific circumstances, Record of Employment, and Service Canada's assessment. Data based on 2026 rates. Visit canada.ca/ei for official information.