The federal government announced the 2022 EI premium rates and maximums. New rates have been in effect as of January 1, 2022.
Maximum insurance earnings $60,300
Maximum weekly EI benefit $638
This increase affects STD plans where:
- ● The maximum STD benefit is based on the EI maximum weekly benefit ($638 for 2022), or
- ● The EI maximum earnings amount is used to calculate the STD benefit
Source: GroupLine, Canada Life