Benefits

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NORDICS

Denmark wants jobless with 'integration needs' to work for benefits

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/8/21

Jobs could include picking up plastic and cigarette butts on the beach, for example, according to Labour Minister Peter Hummelgaard

Finland

'BREAKFASTGATE'

Police will not further investigate the 'breakfastgate'

The Nomad Today 6/24/21

The Helsinki police carried out an assessment as to whether there were grounds to suspect any crime

Finland

'BREAKFASTGATE'

Government communications chief resigns following 'breakfastgate' case

The Nomad Today 6/9/21

The Government Communications Department was repeatedly accused of putting more interest in protecting the image of Prime Minister Marin than in reporting the facts to the public.

Entrepreneurs in Finland

Entrepreneurs unemployment benefit extended till end of 2020

The Nomad Today 7/2/20

By the end of May, Kela had paid almost 35.5 million euros in labour market subsidies for entrepreneurs.

Finland

Government to speed up processing of unemployment benefit applications

The Nomad Today 4/28/20

Unemployment benefit could be paid temporarily based on an application, as an advance payment for a maximum period of six months.

Finland

Download here the form to apply for unemployment benefits due to coronavirus

The Nomad Today 4/6/20

If you are a member of an unemployment fund, follow their instructions for an earnings-related unemployment allowance. But if you are not, you can apply from the Social Security Institution…

Entrepreneurs in Finland

Entrepreneurs entitled to unemployment protection due to coronavirus

The Nomad Today 4/2/20

The total amount is about 724 euros per month, although it may be reduced if the business has not been terminated and the beneficiary still has some income.

Finland

How to receive Finnish unemployment benefits back in your home country

Eric Lipchis 2/17/20

If you have lost your job and wish to return home or try your luck in another EU country, you may continue to receive unemployment benefits from Finland for a few months.

Finland

Age limit for the extension on unemployment benefit will rise to 62

The Nomad Today 12/23/19

In future, unemployed persons born in or after 1961 will be entitled to extended unemployment allowance at the age of 62 instead of 61, as is currently the case. The aim of this legislative amendment…

Finland

Kela benefit payments may be delayed by the postal strike

The Nomad Today 11/8/19

"Payments of social benefits, especially unemployment benefits and social assistance may be delayed," warned the Social Security Institution (Kela).

Finland

Family members of entrepreneurs will be entitled to unemployment benefits

The Nomad Today 6/25/19

A legal amendment will enter into force on July 1st that will allow entrepreneur's family members to gain also the right to unemployment benefits.

Finland

Warning: the payment dates for Kela unemployment benefits may change in the coming holidays

The Nomad Today 4/23/19

Read how the celebration of May Day, the Ascension Day and Midsummer will affect the dates of collection of benefits  

Finland

Claiming Kela's unemployment benefits and social assistance made easier

The Nomad Today 3/19/19

Customers no longer have to enclose pay slips with the application for an unemployment benefit or social assistance. Kela will obtain wage details from the national incomes register

Finland

SOCIAL SECURITY

I lost my job, what kind of unemployment benefits are there?

The Nomad Today 1/30/19

The first thing you should do is to register immediately as a jobseeker in accordance to the instructions of the TE services

Finland

Foreign workers will qualify for Kela benefits if they earn at least 696.60 euros per month

The Nomad Today 1/15/19

The Finnish Parliament has passed a law that introduces changes in the rights of people who come to Finland for work reasons and also those of people who leave the country

Finland

The key changes to Kela benefits in 2019

The Nomad Today 1/10/19

Unemployment and family benefits, housing and child maintenance allowances, adoption grants, student aids, basic social assistance and sickness allowances are among the affected matters.

Finland

Apply for the social security benefits and get your Kela card

The Nomad Today 12/2/18

If you register in Finland as a permanent resident, you can apply for coverage under the Finnish social security system. Once you are covered, you will have guaranteed access to the residence-based…