Wage Earner Protection Program
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1-888-683-6516
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Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Last update: Feb 9, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
Call or visit the Service Canada website

Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Any worker who meets all of the following criteria can apply:
  • your employment has ended
  • your former employer is declared bankrupt or is subject to a receivership
  • your former employer owes you:
    • wages and vacation pay earned during the six month period ending on the date of the bankruptcy or receivership, and/or
    • termination and severance pay for employment that ended during the six month period ending on the date of the bankruptcy or receivership

Languages
English ; French

Language Note
French programs offered * French publications and website

Area(s) Served
Canada

Description of Services:
Provides payment of eligible wages owing to workers whose employer has gone bankrupt or become subject to receivership * eligible wages include salaries, commissions, vacation, termination and severance pay
Last update: Feb 9, 2024: Suggest an edit

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