EI Reconsideration and Appeal — Challenge a Denial Before It Becomes Final

What Is It?

EI decisions can be challenged first through reconsideration and then through the Social Security Tribunal if needed.

What Most People Don’t Know

• The first deadline matters.
• A clear factual record about separation, hours, availability, or sickness can change the result.
• You do not have to accept the first Service Canada decision as final.

Sources

• Government of Canada — If you disagree with the decision about your Employment Insurance claim