Unemployment allowance is paid during the lay-off period. If you are laid off, do the following:
1. Register as a jobseeker
- Register as a jobseeker at the E-services at Job Market Finland no later than the first day of the lay-off. Registering as a jobseeker cannot be done retroactively.
- When registering as a jobseeker, you must select “I am looking for full-time work”.
2. Send your allowance application to the unemployment fund
- Send your first application for daily allowance to your unemployment fund.
- Check with your YTN member union to see which unemployment fund is your fund. For architects it is usually KOKO.
- You can estimate the amount of your earnings-related allowance using the allowance calculator on the website of the Joint Association of Unemployment Funds.
3. Remember to include the attachments to your allowance application
- For more information on how to apply for allowance, see the KOKO fund’s website.
4. If you do not meet the employment condition, apply for unemployment allowance from Kela
- If you have not yet fulfilled the membership and employment condition of the unemployment fund, you can apply for unemployment allowance from Kela.
5. Check whether your YTN member union offers a reduction in membership fees for the unpaid period.
6. Take advantage of the wide range of career and legal services offered by your association!
- In addition to personal advice and guides, many unions offer webinars on topics such as employment law, skills development, career planning and job search.
For all questions relating to your employment relationship, you can contact your YTN member union.