Time limits to keep in mind
There are many things to keep in mind and remember to do during the application process when applying for earnings-related allowance. Many things have a certain amount of time, during which or by which they must be done. Some time limits are very specific, while others are a bit more flexible. To make it easier […]
Number of earnings-related allowance applications starts to rise
The number of earnings-related unemployment allowance applications picked up slightly after the downward trend in the summer. In July, the Open Unemployment Fund A-kassa received 24,208 earnings-related allowance applications, which was 9% more than in June. Of the applications received, 8.4% were first-time applications, 29.8% were follow-up applications for adjusted allowance, and 61.7% were follow-up […]
Things to keep in mind when your summer job ends
If you joined an unemployment fund during your summer job, it is a good idea to remain a member even after your summer job has ended. Even short-term jobs will help you qualify for earnings-related unemployment allowance. To be entitled to earnings-related unemployment allowance, your employment history does not need to be continuous, but you […]
A-kassa described as reliable
In spring 2023, the Open Unemployment Fund A-kassa conducted a member satisfaction survey, in which members described A-kassa as a reliable unemployment fund above all. The purpose of the survey was to find out how satisfied the members are with the way A-kassa operates and to collect development ideas from them. We were pleased […]
There was a disturbance in the electronic forms on the website
There were technical problems with the electronic forms on the Open Unemployment Fund’s website. It was possible fill out the forms and press the Send button, but the forms didn’t arrive to Unemployment Fund and gave an error message. The error message appears on the screen in the same place as the sending confirmation, so […]
Fewer people applying for earnings-related unemployment allowance during summer
In June, the Open Unemployment Fund A-kassa received 22,162 earnings-related unemployment allowance applications. The number was over 20% lower than in May. In May, the number of applications received was also lower than in the previous month, so the trend towards summer is declining. Of the June applications, 8.1% were first-time applications. The number of […]
Unemployment security for young summer workers
Summer is the time when many young people start paid work for the first time. Unemployment insurance is often not the first thing on your mind, but it is a good idea to join an unemployment fund as soon as you turn 18 so that you can, for example, accumulate entitlement to an earnings-related daily […]
Checklist for the summer – annual holidays, midweek public holidays, and other matters relevant to unemployment security
As summer arrives, it is good to refresh your memory about how you accrue annual holiday, how this affects your daily allowance, and how you fill in 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 […]
Finnish Food Workers’ Unemployment Fund will merge to Open Unemployment Fund
Finnish Food Workers’ Unemployment Fund will merge with the Open Unemployment Fund A-kassa at the beginning of next year. The decision to merge was approved at the meeting of the Open Unemployment Fund, 26 May 2023. The Finnish Food Workers’ Unemployment Fund made a positive decision earlier, on 22 May 2023. The merger is scheduled […]
Does a partial early old-age pension affect the earnings-related allowance?
As a rule, a partial early old-age pension does not affect earnings-related unemployment allowance. In other words, the pension is not a benefit that prevents you from receiving earnings-related unemployment allowance and is not deducted from the allowance. However, a partial early old-age pension may have an impact on the amount of full earnings-related unemployment […]
Does a partial early old-age pension affect the earnings-related allowance?
As a rule, a partial early old-age pension does not affect earnings-related unemployment allowance. In other words, the pension is not a benefit that prevents you from receiving earnings-related unemployment allowance and is not deducted from the allowance. However, a partial early old-age pension may have an impact on the amount of full earnings-related unemployment […]
Have you already taken into use the eService’s electronic decision and payment notifications?
By ordering the electronic decision from the eService you can have it immediately at your disposal when the application has been processed and the decision for earnings-related allowance has been given. In this case, the decision will not be sent by mail. It is also possible to order a payment notification as a text message […]
If payment of wages is interrupted due to industrial action in another industry
If your work is interrupted due to industrial action in another industry, you may be entitled to earnings-related allowance. In that kind of situation, you must register with the TE Office. The statement issued by the TE Office must include the information that work has been prevented due to industrial action by workers of another […]
A-kassa’s statistical summary for December
A-kassa received fewer applications for earnings related unemployment allowances than in the previous month. The number of applications was also lower than in December of the previous year. A-kassa monitors the unemployment status of its members monthly. A total of 15,323 applications for earnings-related allowances arrived at the Open Unemployment Fund in December, which is […]
Delay in the payment of follow-up applications
Due to technical problems, there can be a slight delay in the payment of follow-up applications that have been submitted during the weekend. Normally the daily allowance for the period of the follow-up application will be paid at the earliest on the next working day after the application has arrived. Now there can be a […]
