Amount of earnings-related unemployment allowance paid out on the rise
In August, the Open Unemployment Fund paid our 5.6 million euros more in earnings-related unemployment allowances than in July. Compared to 2022, the increase is 6 million euros. The number of recipients of earnings-related unemployment allowance grew by 16.2% from the previous year. In August, the Open Unemployment Fund paid earnings-related unemployment allowance to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What is the difference between holiday compensation, holiday pay and holiday bonus?
There is a lot of similar terminology associated with the holiday period and it is good to distinguish between them. Holiday compensation is not the same as holiday pay and holiday bonus. Below we go through the differences between the terms and how they affect the earnings-related allowance. Holiday compensation Holiday compensation affects the […]