Are EI Benefits Deductible from IRB’s?

Yes, the Ontario Divisional Court in Spence v. Aviva addressed whether Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits received after an accident should be deducted from IRBs. The court concluded that all EI benefits are considered “gross employment income” and are deductible from IRBs, emphasizing that the SABS intends for IRBs to reflect actual employment earnings lost due to the accident.