EI recipients must repay a percentage of their EI benefits if their Net Income - Line 236 for the year exceeds a threshold amount. The repayment is 30% of the amount by which their net income exceeds
$64,125 in 2017, or $64,625 in 2018.
All first-time claimants and EI special benefits for sickness, maternity, compassionate care, or parental reasons are exempt from this benefit repayment.
