Ansiopäivärahala

Ansiopäivärahala, or the Earnings-Related Daily Allowance Act, is a Finnish law that governs the payment of unemployment benefits. This act, which came into effect in 2007, replaced earlier legislation and established a new framework for earnings-related daily unemployment allowances. The primary aim of the act is to provide financial security to individuals who have lost their employment.

Eligibility for an earnings-related daily allowance is typically based on an individual's work history and earnings prior to unemployment. Applicants must have been insured by an unemployment fund and have accumulated a minimum period of employment and earnings during a specified reference period. The amount of the allowance is calculated based on the individual's previous wages, with the aim of providing a significant portion of their former income.

The act also outlines various conditions and requirements that recipients must meet to continue receiving benefits. These often include actively seeking employment, being available for work, and participating in employment services offered by the authorities. There are also provisions for a waiting period before benefits begin and limitations on the duration for which they can be received. The administration of these allowances is primarily handled by unemployment funds, in cooperation with Kela, the Social Insurance Institution of Finland. The Ansiopäivärahala aims to balance the provision of support with incentives for re-employment.