In March, the number of recipients of earnings-related allowance from Open Unemployment Fund increased by 5% compared to February but was still 12% lower...
Parliament has approved the government’s proposed legislative amendment, which will further tighten the rules on waiting periods. The amendments concern suspension periods related to jobseeking and employment services. Amendments are not proposed to suspension...
People tend to take a safe and familiar approach to their job search, limiting the scope to their local area and their own field. This is understandable, as many are reluctant to upend all...
In January 2026, A-kassa conducted a survey among its members on their employment situation. The survey examined members’ views on their own employment status. The results were compared with a similar survey carried out...
Meeting the employment condition and the graduated reduction of earnings-related unemployment allowance are closely linked. Each time the employment conditions are met and a new maximum payment period begins, the graduated reduction is reset...
Unemployment or lay-off may be a situation you are already familiar with and does not necessarily completely change your everyday life. It may also be an entirely new experience, accompanied by a strong initial...
In the event of a weather barrier, you can apply for a daily allowance from the fund under certain conditions. The weather barrier under the Unemployment Security Act only applies to the building...
