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Entrepreneurship and earnings-related allowance – what you need to know

  • News

Employment relationship, self-employment, entrepreneurship. For the purpose of unemployment security, who is considered an entrepreneur? What does it mean if an employer offers you...

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  • Law reform, News

A-kassa survey: Unemployed have lost hundreds of euros – incentives have opposite effect

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...

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While AI can help with your job search, only you know what your competences are

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...

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  • News, Part time work, Studies

Important things to consider as your summer job ends

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...

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Have you become unemployed – here’s what to do from day one

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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  • Earnings-related allowance, News

How is earnings-related allowance calculated?

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...

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What is the difference between the waiting period and a suspension period (“karenssi”)?

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...

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