Make your dream of working abroad true – what you should know about unemployment security and job search in other countries

If you are dreaming of working abroad, you should find out whether you are eligible to take a job-seeking trip abroad while receiving earnings-related...

A-kassa, kuvituskuva

If you surpass your income ceiling late in the year, any benefit paid out by an unemployment fund is taxed with the higher additional rate instead of your standard tax rate. You can check...

In September, the number of recipients of earnings-related allowance at A-kassa fell by 3.7% from August. This is surprising because the number typically goes up in September. In September, a total of 20,805 members,...

In August, the number of recipients of earnings-related allowance at the Open Unemployment Fund remained consistent with the previous month. In August, 8.9% of A-kassa members received earnings-related allowance. In July, the number was...

A-kassa, kuvituskuva jossa kaksi ihmistä pitävät toisiaan kädestä

When comparing the age distribution of A-kassa member beneficiaries in relation to the overall member age distribution, we see that unemployment is more prominent among older members. For older jobseekers, the situation became increasingly...

Amendments entering into force on Aug 1, 2024 Job alternation leave system will be abolished Amendments entering into force on Sep 2, 2024 Employment condition will be linked to euros earned Employment condition will...

A-kassa, kuvituskuva, jossa henkilö kirjoittaa kynällä ja näppäilee laskinta. Pöydällä on kahvimuki, suojakypärä ja huomioliivi.

Before any daily allowance can be paid, a qualifying period needs to be set. The qualifying period is seven unemployment days or an equivalent time period, and it must be fulfilled within eight consecutive...