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The general social security benefit paid based on unemployment will replace the basic unemployment allowance and the labour market subsidy currently paid by Kela. The legislative amendment will enter into force on 1 May 2026. Kela will be responsible for implementing the general social security benefit. The aim of the reform is to introduce a … Continued
The Parliament has decided on changes to the waiting periods, which will enter into force on 1 March 2026. With the legislative amendment, certain periods without compensation within unemployment benefits, that is, mandatory waiting periods, will be extended. The changes apply to waiting periods imposed by the employment authority due to blameworthy conduct in job … Continued
Christmas Eve on 24 December 2025, Christmas Day on 25 December 2025, Boxing Day on 26 December 2025, New Year´s Day on 1 January 2026 and Epiphany 6 January 2026 are midweek holidays and no benefits will be paid on these days. This may cause a slight delay in benefit payments. Our helpline will also … Continued
Tax cards for 2026 will come into effect at the start of January. If you have been a member of Aaria since the beginning of the year, we automatically get the details of your annual wage-based tax deduction card, which becomes valid on 1 January 2026, from the Finnish Tax Administration. You therefore do not … Continued
Aaria Unemployment Fund and The unemployment fund Pro have signed a letter of intent regarding a potential merger of the two unemployment funds. The aim is to enhance cost-efficiency and financial stability, as a merged fund would be better equipped to meet future obligations and challenges facing unemployment funds, while continuing to develop its services … Continued
We offer our members job search training in collaboration with Aamos Valmennuspalvelut. In the Autumn 2025 training series, you will learn how to write an effective job application, succeed in job interviews, and maintain motivation in your job search. The training sessions will be held in Finnish. The training sessions are conducted remotely via Teams … Continued
The membership fee for the Aaria Unemployment Fund will decrease from 6.50 euros to 6 euros per month next year. The total membership fee for the entire year 2026 is 72 euros. Aaria Unemployment Fund’s membership fees are set by the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority each year. Membership fee invoices are sent at the beginning … Continued
The Government is proposing a legislative amendment that would extend certain mandatory waiting periods related to earnings-related allowance. The proposed changes would apply to waiting periods imposed by the employment authority due to non-compliance with jobseeking obligations or failure to participate in employment services. Under the proposed legislation, a jobseeker would lose their entitlement to … Continued
The Government is proposing a legislative amendment on general social security benefit. General social security benefit would replace the basic unemployment allowance and the labour market subsidy currently paid by Kela. Payment of general social security benefit could begin on 1 May 2026. The aim of the reform is to introduce a single benefit – … Continued
Our office is moving. Our new address starting 1 October 2025 is: Aaria Unemployment Fund Kumpulantie 3 00520 Helsinki Our new premises do not allow the possibility to visit the site. You can submit your application and attachments to the mailbox, which is located in the building’s gateway.
