School jobs often end for the summer – how does it affect unemployment security?

Many teachers, school assistants and other school employees see their employment contracts end when pupils begin their summer holiday. Work may continue again in...

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...

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...

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...

AI can help you in your job search in many ways, but there is something it cannot do: tell anyone who you are, what skills you have and what your hopes are for a...

If you have joined an unemployment fund during your summer employment, please consider remaining a fund member even when your employment ends. The right to earnings-related allowance may also be accrued with short-term employment...

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...

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