työmarkkinatukijat

Työmarkkinatuki is a Finnish social security benefit provided by Kela, the Social Insurance Institution of Finland. It is a form of unemployment benefit aimed at individuals who are unemployed and actively seeking work. The primary purpose of työmarkkinatuki is to ensure a basic livelihood for those who are unemployed and have no entitlement to other unemployment benefits, such as earnings-related unemployment allowance (ansiosidonnainen työttömyyspäiväraha) or basic unemployment allowance (peruspäiväraha).

Eligibility for työmarkkinatuki is generally based on being available for work, being registered as a jobseeker with the employment office, and meeting certain residency or other conditions. The amount of työmarkkinatuki is a flat rate, meaning it is not directly dependent on previous earnings. It is subject to a waiting period and can be paid for a limited duration, although extensions are possible under certain circumstances, especially for older individuals nearing retirement age.

The benefit is intended to support individuals during their job search and to encourage them to participate in employment promotion services. The conditions for receiving and continuing to receive työmarkkinatuki are monitored by Kela and the employment services. Changes in the labor market and social security legislation can affect the provisions and eligibility criteria for työmarkkinatuki. It is a key component of Finland's social safety net for the unemployed.