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Meeting the employment condition is one of the requirements for receiving earnings-related unemployment allowance. The employment condition is accrued based on wages paid, and you must accumulate at least 12 employment condition months while...

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...