# Employment income and CPP Disability **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [March 12, 2018, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/employment-income-and-cpp-disability/1144 "2018-03-12T17:01:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![markbc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/aca169/32.png) [@markbc](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/markbc)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2018, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/employment-income-and-cpp-disability/1144/1 "2018-03-12T17:01:50Z")
I’m still a bit confused with requirement to report employment income under CPP Disability. The CPP website says that you can earn $5500 a year before you have to start reporting to CPP. But their website also says you need to report to them if you start working again. Which is it? If I try working 2 hours a week do I need to report that? Also, is it $5500 in 12 months from injury or in a calendar year (ie. between January 1 and December 31)? Cheers ---
**Author:** ![allyoops](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/919ad9/32.png) [@allyoops](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/allyoops)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2018, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/employment-income-and-cpp-disability/1144/2 "2018-03-12T17:25:57Z")
> [@markbc](#): > > If I try working 2 hours a week do I need to report that? Yes, my advice is to report any attempt. Then you have no stress and are upfront. ---
**Author:** ![markbc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/aca169/32.png) [@markbc](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/markbc)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2018, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/employment-income-and-cpp-disability/1144/3 "2018-03-12T21:13:42Z")
I’ve been trying to call them for two days now to get clarification, but the recorded message keeps saying call volume is too high and to call back later. ---
**Author:** ![David\_Brannen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.resolutelegal.ca/david_brannen/32/2_2.png) [@David\_Brannen](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/David_Brannen)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2018, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/employment-income-and-cpp-disability/1144/4 "2018-03-14T17:32:46Z")
> [@markbc](#): > > I’m still a bit confused with requirement to report employment income under CPP Disability. The CPP website says that you can earn $5500 a year before you have to start reporting to CPP. But their website also says you need to report to them if you start working again. Which is it? If I try working 2 hours a week do I need to report that? > > Also, is it $5500 in 12 months from injury or in a calendar year (ie. between January 1 and December 31)? > > Cheers Report any attempts. I believe they look at calendar year for the earnings amounts, but always just report no matter what. * * * **David Brannen** Disability Lawyer with Resolute Legal The response posted above is based on the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with a lawyer, fully explain your situation, and allow the lawyer enough time to research the applicable law and facts required to give an adequate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service only, a full one-on-one discussion with a lawyer should be done before taking any any action. The information posted on this forum is available to the viewing public and is not intended to create a lawyer client relationship with any person. If you want one-on-one advice, please [click here](https://resolutelegal.ca/free-consultation/) to request a free consultation **or call toll free 1-877-282-5188 to speak with a member with our disability claim support team.**