Calculation guide
About this calculator
Calculate how many insured hours remain to reach the general 600-hour requirement for EI maternity, parental, sickness and caregiving special benefits.
How to use it
- Enter the information that matches your situation.
- Run the calculation and review the main result and available breakdown.
- For regulated topics, check the applicable year and official sources shown below.
Calculation parameters
Locale: English (Canada) · Currency: CAD / C$
Planning estimate
For employees, the general special-benefit requirement is 600 insured hours in the qualifying period, subject to the specific benefit conditions.
Official sources
This calculator is provided for information and planning estimates. For tax, benefit, legal, immigration or other official decisions, verify the rules that apply to your situation.