Review your tax card – ensure your benefits are taxed correctly!
Tax withholding on benefits will be made automatically from the beginning of the year, based on the tax cards that take effect at that time. The income limits on the tax cards are determined based on annual income and apply from the start of the year. The unemployment fund generally receives the new tax […]
Entrepreneurship and earnings-related allowance – what you need to know
Employment relationship, self-employment, entrepreneurship. For the purpose of unemployment security, who is considered an entrepreneur? What does it mean if an employer offers you billable work rather than salaried work? Being an entrepreneur does not automatically exclude you from unemployment security. In this article, we discuss the definition of an entrepreneur, entrepreneur’s eligibility for earnings-related […]
A-kassa’s AI app connects jobseekers to tens of thousands of jobs
Open Unemployment Fund A-kassa implemented a new digital EmploymentWizard service in April 2025. Powered by artificial intelligence, the service helps members in their job search, career planning and putting their skills and competences into words. Also, job openings are integrated into the Wizard, enabling it to suggest jobs based on the user’s profile. The Wizard […]
A-kassa survey: Unemployed have lost hundreds of euros – incentives have opposite effect
Conducted in August 2025, Open Unemployment Fund A-kassa’s member survey is exceptionally loud and clear with its results: government cuts to unemployment security have significantly undermined the financial security of unemployed members. As an incentive for finding employment, they are widely considered a failure. With the legislative amendments, the government aimed to make finding employment […]
Have you become unemployed – here’s what to do from day one
Unemployment can come unexpectedly, and the beginning may raise many questions. Our clear instructions tell you when and how to register as a jobseeker and apply for earnings-related allowance. By taking care of the basics on time and correctly, you ensure smooth payment of the allowance. 1. Register as a jobseeker Register as an […]
What is the difference between the waiting period and a suspension period (“karenssi”)?
There are periods during which earnings-related allowance is not paid, such as the waiting period and a suspension period (“karenssi”). These terms are often confused, although they refer to completely different things. Here is a brief overview of their differences and how they affect the payment of the allowance. Waiting period – when does […]
Do you have part-time or occasional employment during the summer? Are you aware of how part-time employment affects your earnings-related allowance?
Types of employment have diversified in both form and content. There is an increasing number of jobs where working hours vary and which do not involve a traditional employment relationship. As new technology solutions emerge, they bring about entirely new type of work. However, many jobs still remain where work is conducted full-time and under […]
When There’s a Job – But the Commute Is Too Long
Sometimes work isn’t available near where you live – but a long commute doesn’t necessarily mean you have to turn the job down. Many people don’t know that unemployment funds can, under certain conditions, pay mobility allowance if an unemployed person accepts a job or work-related training in another location or far from home. The […]
Make your dream of working abroad true – what you should know about unemployment security and job search in other countries
If you are dreaming of working abroad, you should find out whether you are eligible to take a job-seeking trip abroad while receiving earnings-related allowance. If you travel to another EU/EEA country or to Switzerland to look for a job, your journey is considered a ‘job-seeking trip.’ It can last a maximum of three […]
How to use online services securely
Information security has been a hot topic in the media recently, with a number of data leaks and various phishing attempts coming to light. The incidents have affected many individuals and raised concerns on how safe it is to use services online. A-kassa is well aware of the existing information security risks and does its […]
A-kassa’s and Barona’s cooperation producing results – personal service praised by members
Collaboration between A-kassa and working life company Barona helps increasingly many members find new direction in their working life. The first framework agreements are now in place, and new career paths have already been found. Barona’s tailor-made job search service is a part of a greater endeavour launched by A-kassa in early 2025 to offer […]
We recommend retaining your fund membership when starting military service
In the beginning of July, another large group of new conscripts start their military service. The period of service will alter the conscripts’ life situation completely for several months. If you were employed before starting your service and a member of an unemployment fund, you should retain your membership even though your life situation temporarily […]
What are holiday pay, holiday bonus and holiday compensation?
Holiday pay, holiday bonus and holiday compensation are often used synonymously. However, they are all different concepts that should not be confused with each other. Holiday pay and holiday compensation are based on legislation, whereas holiday bonuses are based on a collective agreement, an employer’s policy or an employment agreement. What’s more, the three holiday […]
Remember these in the summer – this is how annual holiday accrues and affects your daily allowance
As summer arrives, it is important to remember how annual holiday accrues and affects the daily allowance and filling out the application. Our website provides instructions on filling in your first application, whether you are laid off, entirely unemployed, or working part-time. If you are entirely unemployed, the daily allowance will be paid […]
You might need a little help in your job search – A-kassa and Barona help you find your way back to working life
Open Unemployment Fund A-kassa and working life company Barona continue their close cooperation to provide their members with practical job search support. Launched in the spring of 2025, the tailor-made labour exchange service helps A-kassa members find matching job opportunities – including some they might not come to think of on their own. Barona’s […]
Summer employee, don’t forget the unemployment fund!
Summer is here, and many schoolchildren and students have started fixed-term summer jobs or are transitioning into working life after completing their studies. Summer jobs and temporary positions provide valuable work experience, income and something worthwhile to do, and they may even become springboards for future careers. For the future, one should ensure that unemployment […]
What is the mobility allowance?
The mobility allowance is a benefit for which you can apply from your unemployment fund if you are unemployed and have accepted a job or are starting training related to an employment relationship that lasts at least two months. To receive the allowance, the daily commute must take at least 3 hours for full-time work […]
Number of earnings-related allowance recipients on a clear downward trend – yet one in every ten members still a recipient
According to Open Unemployment Fund A-kassa’s statistics, the number of earnings-related allowance recipients is on a clear downward trajectory. In April, the number of daily allowance recipients stood at 28,986, a drop of more than 16% from April 2024. The number of laid-off persons has decreased even faster, declining by over 30% from a year […]
Properly filled out application 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. Here are some tips to make your application process as smooth as possible: 1. Fill out your application carefully […]
How to Access A-kassa’s Job Placement Service?
Who is the service for? A-kassa offers for its members a job placement service in collaboration with Barona. The service includes a tailored application channel where one application can be used to apply for multiple positions that match your interests. Barona’s recruiters review carefully each application and assess your potential and suitability for various industries […]