Employment Insurance
The 2011 rate increased to 1.78%. The EI rates remained unchanged at 1.73% from '08 through '10.
The maximum insurable earnings for 2011 is $44,200 ($43,200 for '10 and $42,300 for '09).
The maximum contribution for 2011 is $786.76 ($747.36 for '10 and $731.79 for 2009).
SOMETHING NEW
Self-employed persons will be able to enter into an agreement beginning January 31, 2010.
If you enter into an agreement between January 31, 2010 and April 1, 2010, you will be able to make a claim for EI special benefits as early as January 2011. However, if you enter into an agreement with the Canada Employment Insurance Commission after April 1, 2010, you will have to wait 12 months before you will be able to make a claim for EI special benefits.
Contact Us...
Northshore Business Consulting ltd.
1039 Bay Street,
PO Box 518,
Port Rowan, Ontario
N0E 1M0
Telephone
1 519 586 8509
Fax
1 519 586 8510
Email
info@nbcl.ca
