I’ve been on EI since June 2024 when I was laid off and it’s been a nightmare finding work, I finally found a job (Sept 2024) but it’s a 3 month contract with possibility of extension but after talking to some employees and my trainers they say that it is unlikely it will be extended so i’ll be back to looking for a job in December.

My questions is what should I do about my EI I don’t want to falsely report my earnings or make any mistakes which may result in a huge penalty but I also don’t want to lose my EI and either have to start over in December or risk not get paid.

If I report my earnings on my biweekly reports will the stop paying my EI and close my claim? Should I not report and then pay back later? Can you pay back EI overpayments before submitting your taxes?

I’m not sure what the best option here is because my hours are full time some weeks but then less than 20 hours other weeks.

Please let me know what the best option is. thank you!