Layoffs and unemployment

Do the following if you are laid off or become unemployed

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We have compiled a list of action items for unemployment or layoff. Let's go forward together!

CHECKLIST FOR UNEMPLOYED OR LAID-OFF TRADENOMIS

1. Register as a job seeker with the TE Services

Registration is done electronically on the TE Services Työmarkkinatori website.

• Registration must be done no later than the first day of layoff or unemployment. You cannot start your job search retroactively.
• You can only receive unemployment allowance for the period during which your job search has been in effect. If the layoff is arranged in "pieces," you must keep your job search in effect for the entire period during which the layoff days are scheduled.
• You must report your own business activity (including self-employment, etc.) and unfinished studies when starting your job search. The TE Services will request more detailed information from you about this and will investigate the impact of your business activity or studies on your right to unemployment allowance.

Everyone applying for unemployment allowance must fill in the "I am looking for full-time work" section when registering as a job seeker. This also applies to partially laid-off employees.

The laid-off and unemployed have a job search obligation

• The statutory job search obligation applies only to those who have been laid off for at least three months. The job search obligation applies to the fully unemployed from the beginning of unemployment. More information on the job search obligation is provided in the TE Services instructions below.

Link to TE Services instructions for unemployed job seekers

Link to TE Services instructions for laid-off employees
 

2. Apply for unemployment allowance from KOKO-kassa 

• To receive unemployment allowance from KOKO-kassa, you must have been a member for at least 12 months and accumulated the 12-month employment condition. If you have not yet met this requirement during your membership, you must apply for unemployment allowance  from Kela.
• If you have been laid off completely or have become unemployed, you can submit your first application after two weeks of layoff/unemployment. The daily allowance is paid after a seven-day waiting period.
• If you have been laid off partially and are working a shortened working day or week, the length of the first application period may depend on factors such as the payroll period. You can ask KOKO-kassa for more detailed instructions on application periods and filling out applications.
• The way a layoff is implemented affects how unemployment allowance is paid. Read more on this topic here.
• KOKO-kassa's eAsiointi will guide you automatically in filling out the
•  application. During the application process, you can receive advice if necessary via KOKO-kassa's customer service chat.

KOKO-kassa instructions for laid-off employees
KOKO-kassa instructions for unemployed job seekers
You can also contact KOKO-kassa customer service for questions about applying for daily allowances.

3. Take advantage of our free career and job search services and membership discounts

Remember to take advantage of your free membership benefits and apply for a membership discount for the period of unemployment or layoff.

• You can get a membership discount for the period of layoff, unemployment, and other unpaid periods. Read more about the membership discount.

As a Tradenomi member, you have access to a number of free career and job search services that will help you get support and inspiration for your job search and career planning.

• Turn the course towards something new by registering for a free personal career and job search coaching. The coaching is always tailored to your needs.

More information about career and job search coaching and how to register

• Are you wondering how to get started in your job search? Get your job search started and take the Success in Job Search online course.

More information about the topics covered in the online course and how to start the course

• Do you need tips for the interview situation? Practice video interviews with the help of a simulator and get tips for success in the interview from the online course.

More information about job interview courses and how to start the courses

• Tradenomi members can participate in peer groups, which are part of the activity of the akava-affiliated unions to support job search. The activity is free for our members.

More information and how to register for the groups
 

• Join the Tradenom Talent Pool and participate in direct searches by InHunt, Finland's largest headhunting company.

Sign up and read more >>

View all of BBAs free career and job search services
 

4. InHunt – Outplacement Services

Have you been laid off and your employer is offering you a severance package? In this situation, you can also suggest a service provider to your employer yourself. Professionals of Business and Technology collaborates with InHunt Group, which also offers placement outplacement services. In InHunt Placement coaching, your coach is always a Senior Headhunter.

If you have any questions about InHunt's Placement service, you can get more information directly from InHunt.

Read more about InHunt's outplacement services >>

 

Have any questions? The Unemployment Security Advisory Service will always answer your questions