Supplement to Regular, Sickness or Training Benefits - General Information

Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB)

Overview
If you are an employer who provides your employees with a supplement to the EI benefits received in cases of temporary stoppage of work, training or illness you must register your plan with the SUB Program. The program summary will give you background information on the program.

Maternity, parental and compassionate care benefits
If you wish to top-up the employee's EI maternity, parental and compassionate care benefits, please refer to Supplement to Employment Insurance (EI) maternity, parental and compassionate care benefits.

Program Guide
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This guide provides detailed information about :

• Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Program 
• Plan Requirements
• Sample to help formalize your SUB Plan  
• How to register your plan

Registration Form
What you need to know before downloading the form.

Employment Insurance Regulations
Article 37 of the EI Regulations determines the criteria for a SUB plan.