Tripartite board will change how disputed terminations, leave decisions and records of employment scrutinized
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) will launch a new Employment Insurance (EI) Board of Appeal on April 1, 2026, in what the federal government describes as a significant reform of the EI recourse process.
The development signals changes to how disputed terminations, leave decisions and records of employment are scrutinised in Employment Insurance (EI) appeals.
The EI Board of Appeal (EI BOA) will assume responsibility for all first‑level EI appeals, except constitutional challenges, replacing the role currently played by the Social Security Tribunal (SST) General Division. The SST will continue to hear and decide appeals received before March 31, 2026, during a transition period in which both bodies operate in parallel, according to ESDC.
“The world of work is changing and bringing new challenges, and workers and businesses are part of the solution,” said Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario. “With the launch of the EI BOA, appeal decisions are being put back into the hands of employers and workers who support our communities day in and day out. By making changes to the appeals process, we are meeting the expectations of those that need it most, while protecting the workforce and empowering industries to thrive.”
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