A common question related to membership is whether legal services are included in A-kassa membership. However, legal services or legal advice related to employment relationships are not included in the membership of any unemployment fund. All unemployment funds, including A-kassa, operate under the same legislation, and providing legal services is not part of the statutory duties of the funds.
Where can you get legal services?
Many A-kassa members receive legal services and advice on employment matters through trade unions. A-kassa cooperates with several trade unions, and most of our members also belong to a union. Often, the A-kassa membership fee is included in the union membership fee, meaning that members receive both unemployment security and the services provided by the union in one package. You should check the content of the membership and services with your own trade union.
What does membership include?
A-kassa membership provides security in case of unemployment and transitional situations, as well as support for job seeking:
• Earnings-related allowance
• Mobility allowance
• Restructuring protection allowance
• Help with finding employment
• EmploymentWizard and webinars
• Support and guidance during unemployment
Together with trade unions, A-kassa offers its members strong security at different stages of working life. Complement your A-kassa membership by joining a trade union in your field. Trade unions provide security in working life, and we at A-kassa in case of unemployment.