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Originally Posted by Reaper
That sounds like a good idea but it gives a disincentive to working overtime. If I was working as a seasonal worker I'd be really inclined to not work overtime knowing that it would cut into my EI down the line.
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They would make more money by working them overtime and having it stretch out then going on EI premiums that are a percentage of their average wage.
It would also be key for employers to lay out that overtime in that chosen field is required and if you don't want to work it then you can't be employed by X company.
I would be onboard with highly increased premiums for people that choose to work in seasonal industries and combine it with a reduced percentage on payout.
I would also want to put a limit on the number of times that someone can go on EI in a set time period.
If you go on pogey 3 times in three years then you can't collect for 5 years.