Canadian Labour Market and Skills Researcher Network (CLSRN)

Employment Insurance (EI) System Reform Examined in New Report to Protect High Earnings Losses Suffered by Displaced High-Seniority Workers

High-seniority workers are found to be more adversely affected by job displacement than low-seniority workers. Long-tenure displaced workers – those who have been with the same employer for many years – experience disproportionately high losses particularly since many are re-employed at significantly lower wages than they received in their pre-displacement positions. EI reform, and Wage Insurance examined. - January 27, 2010