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...
There are periods during which earnings-related allowance is not paid, such as the waiting period and a suspension period (“karenssi”). These terms are often confused, although they refer to completely different things. Here is...
Job hunting can feel difficult if you are unsure how to stand out from other applicants. Here are a few tips to help your application stand out. Find out exactly what the employer is...
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...
It is a common misconception that earnings-related allowance is always calculated as a certain percentage of salary. Unfortunately, there is more to it than simple percentages. Your earnings-related allowance is based on your average...
Our customer service often answers questions regarding the schedule of applying for earnings-related allowance, i.e. when first-time and follow-up applications should be submitted. The various time attributes may seem confusing, unclear and difficult to...
As a member of the Open Unemployment Fund, you will soon be able to study at an open university or an open university of applied sciences more freely than before without losing your unemployment...
