Are you applying for earnings-related daily allowance? A new obligation concerning job search will take effect at the beginning of September
A new obligation concerning job search will take effect at the beginning of September. From 1 September 2026, publishing a job applicant profile on Job Market Finland will become part of the job search. To receive earnings-related daily allowance, you must register as an in the E-services section of Job Market Finland and keep your […]
A golden handshake can postpone the payment of earnings-related allowance
If you receive a so-called golden handshake when your employment ends, it will not reduce your earnings-related allowance. However, it may postpone the date from which the allowance can be paid. What does a golden handshake mean? A golden handshake is additional compensation paid to an employee when their employment ends, which the employer […]
Part-time work does not exempt you from the job search requirement – recipients of adjusted earnings-related daily allowance must also apply for jobs
Working part-time does not remove your obligation to look for work. If you receive an adjusted earnings-related daily allowance in addition to your part-time wages, you must generally keep your job search active and meet the job search requirement set by the employment authority. Since the beginning of 2026, the job search requirement has, as […]
Is it worth joining an unemployment fund while you are still a student? Yes, it is
It is worth joining an unemployment fund as soon as you are in paid employment. Many students wait until after graduation to join, even though it is a good idea to become a member as soon as you start your first summer job or part-time job. “I’ll join the unemployment fund after I graduate.” This […]
Submitting your application electronically speeds up your application process
A-kassa aims to process applications efficiently and pay out your benefits as quickly as possible. When you fill out your application carefully and make sure to add all required attachments, your application is processed swiftly. eService is the best service channel for managing your benefit matters. Applications and attachments sent electronically via the eService are […]
Unemployed or laid off in the construction sector – keep these points in mind when applying for earnings-related allowance
A-kassa’s members work in many different sectors. The basic rules of unemployment security are the same for everyone, so earnings-related allowance is applied for in the same way in the construction sector as in other sectors. However, there are practices in the construction sector that may affect how you fill in your application, which attachments […]
Age and employment history determine the maximum payment period for earnings-related unemployment allowance – how the 300, 400 and 500-day limits are determined
The maximum payment period for receiving earnings-related unemployment allowance is not the same for everyone. An unemployment fund can pay earnings-related allowance for a maximum of 300, 400 or 500 benefit days. The length of a person’s employment history determines whether the maximum period is 300 or 400 days. The longest maximum period, 500 days, […]
Frequently asked questions about unemployment security, Part 3: Unemployment fund membership, earnings-related unemployment allowance and mobility allowance
Unemployment security involves many complex issues. We have compiled answers to questions that we are frequently asked. Who can receive earnings-related unemployment allowance? Earnings-related unemployment allowance may be paid to an unemployed or temporarily laid-off jobseeker who belongs to an unemployment fund and fulfils the membership and employment conditions. The person’s job search must […]
Frequently asked questions about unemployment security, Part 2: Earnings-related unemployment allowance, choosing an unemployment fund and support for accepting work
Many people have the same questions about unemployment fund membership and unemployment security. We have compiled answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. When are you entitled to earnings-related unemployment allowance? You may be entitled to earnings-related unemployment allowance once you have fulfilled the employment condition while being a member of an […]
Disruption in the delivery of mailed documents
A-kassa has identified a system error that has delayed the mailing of some documents to members during the period from 6 to 18 July 2026. The delay may affect, for example, benefit decisions, requests for additional information, payment notifications, membership fee invoices, and other letters sent to members by post. We are investigating […]
The new Youth Employment Voucher opens a pathway to working life and earnings-related unemployment security
The new Youth Employment Voucher, expanded in July, makes it easier for unemployed young people under the age of 30 to find work. The Open Unemployment Fund reminds young people that work performed under the Youth Employment Voucher counts towards the employment condition required for earnings-related unemployment allowance in the same way as any other paid […]
Frequently asked questions about unemployment security, Part 1: Membership, earnings-related unemployment allowance and mobility allowance
Unemployment security often raises practical questions. When should you join an unemployment fund, how much earnings-related allowance can you receive, and what should you do if accepting a job requires a long commute or moving? Why is it worth belonging to an unemployment fund? As a member of an unemployment fund, you may receive […]
The employment condition is accrued based on wages paid
Meeting the employment condition is one of the requirements for receiving earnings-related unemployment allowance. The employment condition is accrued based on wages paid, and you must accumulate at least 12 employment condition months while you are a member of an unemployment fund. Sometimes members contact the unemployment fund before starting a new job to […]
Studying while receiving unemployment benefits becomes easier
As a member of the Open Unemployment Fund, you will soon be able to study at an open university or an open university of applied sciences more freely than before without losing your unemployment benefit. On 9 June 2026, Parliament approved a legislative amendment aimed at making it easier for unemployed jobseekers to develop their […]
Volunteering while unemployed – always notify the employment authority
Many unemployed people wonder whether they can use their time to help others or contribute to the common good. As an unemployed jobseeker, you can generally engage in unpaid, ordinary voluntary work or community volunteer activities without losing your unemployment benefits. However, the work must not delay or prevent you from seeking or accepting full-time […]
How does the way a lay-off is implemented affect the unemployment benefit?
There are several different forms of lay-offs, each with their specific impact on daily allowance payouts. Furthermore, the form of a lay-off has an impact on the final amount of daily allowance. Lay-off options: full-time ⇒ earnings-related allowance is paid for lay-off days shortening of weekly working hours of a full-time job by full […]
Members Value A-kassa’s Digital Services – but the Need for Personalised Support Is Growing
According to A-kassa’s latest member survey, members remain satisfied with the fund’s services. Particular praise was given to A-kassa’s digital services, which received high ratings for ease of use, smooth functionality and professional expertise. At the same time, members increasingly wish to receive personalised guidance in situations where their career path or employment relationship differs […]
Number of Earnings-Related Allowance Recipients at A-kassa Fell by Almost One Fifth – No Signs of Rising Long-Term Unemployment
The number of recipients of earnings-related unemployment allowance from A-kassa continued to decline sharply in May and was nearly one fifth lower than a year earlier. At the same time, the number of people who reached the maximum benefit period has not increased, suggesting that long-term unemployment among A-kassa members is not on the rise. […]
Midsummer affects service hours and payment dates
Midsummer causes changes to the unemployment fund’s service hours and benefit payment dates. Telephone service and eService chat On Thursday 18 June, we serve as usual otherwise, but the eService chat and the telephone line for authorities will close at 14:00. On Friday 19 June, customer service is closed. eService The eService is […]
Starting Military Service? Don’t Cancel Your Unemployment Fund Membership
Every July, many young people begin their military service. Military service changes everyday life for several months. If you have been working before your service begins and have joined an unemployment fund, it is worth keeping your membership active during your service. This ensures that both your membership period and any employment condition you have […]