Hi peeps,
Sorry not sure if this is the right section, but I need some assistance.
So today my dad was "Temporary laid off" due to lack of work (oil and gas servicing company), he got two weeks pay in lieu of notice and the law required form and explanations about the whole recall process etc, which after some light online reading I think I kind of understand. I looked online and seems like he can apply for EI right away, and I presume maintain it until he is brought back in, if he is brought back in.
Now the part that I am confused about is this...
In 3 weeks time, my dad is having his doctor consultation for his knee replacement surgery, with the surgery to follow shortly after we think. With that being said, what the heck happens if they recall my dad, but he can't come back within the 7 day period as required? If he can't come back, it's considered that he doesn't want the job, and he is fired without termination pay. My dad worked there for 7 years so he is due to 5 weeks of pay minimum based on my quick research. My dad is a year away from 65 and retirement, but his work is pretty specialized, so he might actually be brought back.
My other question is EI related. A few weeks ago my dad was considering going onto EI Sickness Benefit to leave work before his surgery as he is in pain, but decided to ride it out until the surgery. Now that he is "temporary" laid off, I don't think he can apply for this correct? Is EI Sickness Benefit any different from normal EI in terms of how much he gets paid? Can he claim both? If he is called back, does it mean for that period of time he is no longer temporary laid off, and can claim the EI sickness benefit? Really confused about this portion.
My parents don't have much money as is, so talking to a lawyer or whatever isn't really an option, so looking for some advice. If there is someone we can talk to for free regarding this situation it would be great. For completeness my mom was laid off almost 3 years ago so now they are officially both out of work.
That's all I got for questions at the moment.
Thanks