työssäoloehto

Työssäoloehto refers to the period of employment that an individual must have completed to be eligible for certain social security benefits in Finland, most notably unemployment benefits. This concept is crucial for understanding the conditions under which an unemployed person can receive financial support from the state.

The specific duration of the työssäoloehto can vary depending on the type of benefit and the legislation in force at the time of application. For basic unemployment allowance, the required employment period has historically been 26 weeks within a specific reference period, often the 28 months preceding unemployment. For earnings-related unemployment allowance, the required period is generally longer and requires the individual to have been a member of an unemployment fund for a certain duration and to have earned a minimum amount of income during their employment.

The purpose of the työssäoloehto is to ensure that unemployment benefits are primarily granted to individuals who have actively participated in the labor market and contributed to the social security system through their work. It serves as a link between active employment and the right to receive benefits during periods of joblessness, promoting a system where support is tied to prior economic contribution. Changes to the length and conditions of the työssäoloehto are periodically reviewed and adjusted by the Finnish government to align with economic conditions and labor market policies.