Supplemental Unemployment Benefits (SUB) Program

Eligibility Criteria

Summary

The plan is registered under the company's business number for payroll deductions issued by Canada Revenue Agency.

What are the advantages of having a SUB plan?

• Employers use SUB plans to increase the employee's weekly earnings during periods of temporary unemployment. Payments from these plans are not deducted from EI benefits.
• Payments under a SUB plan are not insurable; therefore, EI premiums are not deducted.

Note: Since 1993, HRSDC approval is not necessary for plans that offer a supplement to maternity and parental benefits. If you wish to top-up the employee's EI maternity and parental benefits, please refer to Supplement to Employment Insurance (EI) maternity, parental and compassionate care benefits or contact your local HRSDC Office.

How to register a SUB plan?

You must submit the completed form along with your SUB plan and any additional documents that may be required to the address listed below.

Ontario Contact(s):
Service Canada Centres
For a complete list of all Service Canada Centres please visit the Web site or check the government listings in your telephone directory.
Web site: http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/gateways/where_you_live/regions/on.shtml