What is the waiting period for Employment Insurance benefits?

The waiting period for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits is typically one week. This means that when someone applies for EI benefits, they are not eligible to receive payments for the first week of their claim. This waiting period is designed to ensure that those applying for benefits are genuinely in need and have exhausted their resources during this time.

During this one-week waiting period, the claimant must still meet all eligibility requirements and be available for work. After this initial period, they can begin receiving their payments, assuming they continue to meet the necessary criteria.

The other options provided do not align with the established policy regarding the waiting period for EI benefits, which has been set at one week to streamline the process while assessing each claim.