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How do I respond to creditors?
Credit Counselling
Here are the ABC’s of dealing with creditors and debt collectors.
Wage Earner Protection Now In Force
2008-07-10
Effective: Became law on July 7, 2008 Purpose: To provide payment of outstanding wages to individuals whose employers become bankrupt or are subject to a Receivership Eligibility: A worker must have his or her employment ended as a result of his or her employer filing for bankruptcy or being subject to a receivership, and that worker must be owed wages and vacation pay earned during the six months prior to the date of bankruptcy/receivership. Officer and Directors of the Employer are not eligible. Benefit Amounts: A worker may claim up to and receive from WEPP directly an amount equaling four weeks maximum insurable earnings under the Employment Insurance Act, currently about $3,000. Some exceptions apply. If you have questions, contactYvonne Sutton at: 250-979-1739 or contact your localMNP Trustee.
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