Wage Earner Protection Program

Provided by: Government of Canada - Service Canada - AKA: Employment and Social Development Canada; ESDC; Human Resources and Skills Development (former name)
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Service Description

Compensates eligible workers for unpaid wages, vacation, severance and termination pay that they are owed when their employer declares bankruptcy or becomes subject to a receivership under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

Information

Eligibility:
Individuals may apply if:
-Their employment has ended
-Their former employer has filed for bankruptcy or is subject to a receivership
-They are owed wages, vacation pay, termination or severance pay from the former employer
-Amounts were earned during the eligibility period or, in the case of termination or severance pay, employment was terminated during the eligibility period ending on the date of bankruptcy or receivership

The WEPP eligibility period is the six month period ending on the date of the bankruptcy or receivership.

Other criteria may apply.
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Apply online
Documents Required:
A copy of the information provided to Service Canada by the trustee or receiver appointed in the employer's bankruptcy/receivership * Other documentation may be required
Language:
English * Some sites offer French services * Other languages available by phone
Website:
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/wage-earner(...)
Coverage Area:
Canada

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