Työttömyysetuuksina

Työttömyysetuuksina is a Finnish term referring to unemployment benefits. These benefits are a crucial part of the social security system in Finland, designed to provide financial support to individuals who have lost their employment. The purpose of these benefits is to ensure a basic standard of living and to help individuals cope with the economic challenges of unemployment.

There are primarily two types of unemployment benefits in Finland: earnings-related unemployment allowance (ansio-osa päiväraha) and basic unemployment allowance (peruspäiväraha). The earnings-related allowance is paid by unemployment funds and is based on an individual's previous earnings. To be eligible, one must have been employed for a certain period and be a member of an unemployment fund. The basic unemployment allowance is paid by Kela, the Social Insurance Institution of Finland, and is a fixed amount, not dependent on previous income. Eligibility for the basic allowance also requires a work history and actively seeking employment.

To receive unemployment benefits, individuals must be registered as unemployed jobseekers with the employment services. They must also be available for work and actively participate in job-seeking activities, which may include participating in training or employment programs. The duration for which benefits can be received is limited, and there are often waiting periods before benefits commence. The system aims to encourage re-employment and provide a safety net during periods of joblessness.