Wage Earner Protection Program

AKA: WEPP

Provided by: Government of Canada - Service Canada - AKA: Employment and Social Development Canada; ESDC; Human Resources and Skills Development (former name)

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Compensates eligible workers for unpaid wages, vacation, severance and termination pay that they are owed when their employer declares bankruptcy or becomes subject to a receivership under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

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Description:	Compensates eligible workers for unpaid wages, vacation, severance and termination pay that they are owed when their employer declares bankruptcy or becomes subject to a receivership under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
Eligibility:	Individuals may apply if: -Their employment has ended -Their former employer has filed for bankruptcy or is subject to a receivership -They are owed wages, vacation pay, termination or severance pay from the former employer -Amounts were earned during the eligibility period or, in the case of termination or severance pay, employment was terminated during the eligibility period ending on the date of bankruptcy or receivership The WEPP eligibility period is the six month period ending on the date of the bankruptcy or receivership. Other criteria may apply.
Fees:	No fees
How to Access:	Apply online
Documents Required:	A copy of the information provided to Service Canada by the trustee or receiver appointed in the employer's bankruptcy/receivership * Other documentation may be required
Language:	English * Some sites offer French services * Other languages available by phone
Website:	https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/wage-earner-protection.html
Coverage Area:	Kanata / Canada

Charlottetown Service Canada Centre

Jean Canfield Building, Main Floor, 191 Great George Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4L2
Coverage Area: Queens County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8:30am - 4pm
Tue: 8:30am - 4pm
Wed: 8:30am - 4pm
Thu: 8:30am - 4pm
Fri: 8:30am - 4pm

1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
Appointments are recommended as walk-in service is limited. Request an appointment through the online form at: https://eservices.canada.ca/en/service/ .

https://offices.service.canada.ca/en/Office/1959

Montague Service Canada Centre

491 Main Street, Montague, PE C0A 1R0
Coverage Area: Kings County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8:30am - 4pm
Tue: 8:30am - 4pm
Wed: 8:30am - 4pm
Thu: 8:30am - 4pm
Fri: 8:30am - 4pm

https://offices.service.canada.ca/en/Office/1903

O'Leary Service Canada Centre

371 Main Street, O'Leary, PE C0B 1V0
Coverage Area: Prince County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8:30am - 4pm
Tue: 8:30am - 4pm
Wed: 8:30am - 4pm
Thu: 8:30am - 4pm
Fri: 8:30am - 4pm

https://offices.service.canada.ca/en/Office/1907

Souris Service Centre

Access PEI, 15 Green Street, Souris, PE C0A 2B0
Coverage Area: Kings County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8:30am - 4pm
Tue: 8:30am - 4pm
Wed: 8:30am - 4pm
Thu: 8:30am - 4pm
Fri: 8:30am - 4pm

https://offices.service.canada.ca/en/Office/1904

Summerside Service Canada Centre

Government of Canada Building, 294 Church Street, Summerside, PE C1N 0C1
Coverage Area: Prince County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8:30am - 4pm
Tue: 8:30am - 4pm
Wed: 8:30am - 4pm
Thu: 8:30am - 4pm
Fri: 8:30am - 4pm

https://offices.service.canada.ca/en/Office/1962

Wellington Scheduled Outreach Site

48 Mill Road, Wellington Station, PE C0B 2E0
Coverage Area: Prince County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
See website for days and times location is open
1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
https://offices.service.canada.ca/en/Office/PE-SAA

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