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 […]
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 […]
Paid absences and midweek holidays when completing an earnings-related unemployment allowance application
Entering midweek holidays in the application Earnings-related unemployment allowance can be paid for midweek holidays (arkipyhä) during a temporary lay-off on the same grounds as other days of lay-off, if you are not entitled to full pay for the midweek holiday. Different sectors have different practices for compensating employees for midweek holidays: separate midweek holiday […]
When is the qualifying period set?
Before any daily allowance can be paid, a qualifying period needs to be set. The qualifying period is seven unemployment days or an equivalent time period, and it must be fulfilled within eight consecutive calendar weeks. The TE Office must likewise have you registered as a jobseeker during the qualifying period. A maximum of five […]
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