Under the IPREW, eligible workers may receive up to $1,600 in addition to their regular salary or wages.
The program pays $100 each week for up to 16 weeks of eligible work, retroactive to March 15, 2020. If you apply between May 19 and 22, 2020, the first payment will be made between May 27 and 29. Payments will then be made every two weeks.
For example, an essential worker who applies for the program between May 19 and 22, 2020, and who has been working since March 15, 2020 and intends to continue working for at least 16 weeks will receive $1,600, paid as follows:
Between May 27 and 29: $1,000 for the period from March 15 to May 23
June 10: $200 for the period from May 24 to June 6
June 23: $200 for the period from June 7 to June 20
July 8: $200 for the period from June 21 to July 4
