回複：回複：回複：About EI and CPP for short term employee type of contra

a1) as a self-employed, you pay EI, CPP and other taxes throughr your own company and you may NOT be able to apply for EI benefit under the current EI law;

a2) if your company pays EI $280, you may apply for EI benefit ONLY when you meet the requirement -- i.e. work a certain number of hours. do you think that if Mr. A worked only 20 hours then he can get EI benefit? or, do you think that Ms. B quit her job after 10 years with company C for personal reason, that she can get EI benefit?

in your case, if company B pays $280 and you work for > 6 months, I think YES, you can apply for EI benefit if the reason for leave company B is due to shortage of work -- laid off.

again, for further concerns, please consult with HR of company B, and your local accountant since EI benefit lay is about to change -- read latest news.