työttömyysturvat

Työttömyysturvat are unemployment benefits in Finland, designed to provide financial support to individuals who have lost their jobs. The system is administered by Kela (the Social Insurance Institution of Finland) and various unemployment funds. Eligibility for työttömyysturvat typically depends on having worked for a sufficient period and being registered as unemployed with the employment services.

There are two main types of unemployment benefits: basic unemployment allowance (perusturva) and earnings-related unemployment allowance (ansio-osa). Basic unemployment allowance is a flat-rate benefit available to all eligible unemployed individuals, regardless of their previous income. Earnings-related unemployment allowance is calculated based on an individual's previous earnings and is paid by unemployment funds, provided the individual is a member.

To receive benefits, an individual must actively seek employment and be available for work. This usually involves regular contact with employment services and participation in job search activities. There are also waiting periods and maximum durations for receiving benefits, which can vary depending on individual circumstances and the type of benefit received. The aim of työttömyysturvat is to ensure a basic standard of living during periods of unemployment and to encourage a swift return to the labor market.