Purpose of this handbook

The purpose of this handbook is to provide an overview of the Employment Insurance appeals system, and the structure, role and responsibilities of the Employment Insurance (EI) Boards of Referees as prescribed by the Employment Insurance Act and Regulations and existing jurisprudence.

Nothing in this handbook changes or modifies in any way the independence of the EI Boards of Referees in the discharge of their responsibilities.

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