Unemployment is not always caused by a lack of skills. Sometimes the labour market changes, demand in your field declines, or available jobs require...
A new obligation concerning job search will take effect at the beginning of September. From 1 September 2026, publishing a job applicant profile on Job Market Finland will become part of the job search....
If you receive a so-called golden handshake when your employment ends, it will not reduce your earnings-related allowance. However, it may postpone the date from which the allowance can be paid. What does...
Working part-time does not remove your obligation to look for work. If you receive an adjusted earnings-related daily allowance in addition to your part-time wages, you must generally keep your job search active and...
It is worth joining an unemployment fund as soon as you are in paid employment. Many students wait until after graduation to join, even though it is a good idea to become a member...
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...
A-kassa’s members work in many different sectors. The basic rules of unemployment security are the same for everyone, so earnings-related allowance is applied for in the same way in the construction sector as in...
