Top 5 Employer Questions On The Canada Emergency Response Benefit

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) provides welcome financial support to workers across Canada who have stopped working due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible workers are entitled to C$500 per week for up to 16 weeks, paid in four-week blocks. The CERB is available for the period of March 15, 2020 to October 3, 2020. Now, almost two months after its launch, here are the top 5 questions we have been asked by employers:

1. Who is eligible for the CERB?

The CERB is available to workers who meet the eligibility criteria. This includes full-time and part-time employees, as well as workers who would not typically qualify for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, such as contract workers or self-employed individuals.