EI appeals now go to the new Employment Insurance Board of Appeal, not the Social Security Tribunal

Plain-language summary · AI-assisted · not legal advice

The Employment Insurance Act has been updated to reflect that appeals of EI Commission decisions are directed to the newly created Employment Insurance Board of Appeal, replacing the previous route through the General Division of the Social Security Tribunal. Rules about benefits being payable while an appeal is pending have been updated to cover decisions made by either the new Board of Appeal or the existing Tribunal, depending on the stage of transition. A transitional provision (s. 676) has also come into force, clarifying that certain older review processes under the Department of Employment and Social Development Act continue to apply to decisions and applications that were already underway before the new appeals structure took effect. Workers who have received or are seeking EI benefits and employers involved in EI-related disputes should be aware that the appeals body and applicable procedures have changed. Anyone with an ongoing or anticipated appeal should verify which body and rules apply to their specific situation.

Who this affects: EI claimants appealing a Commission decision · employers involved in EI appeals · legal representatives handling EI matters · HR and payroll professionals advising on EI entitlements