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The amendments concerning the personal liability period and the postponing effect of holiday compensation will enter into force on 1 January 2024. In 2024, several changes will also be made to the Unemployment Allowances Act concerning, among other things, the employment requirement and the abolition of child supplements and the exempt amount. Personal liability period … Continued
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 February 2024, from the Finnish Tax Administration. You therefore do not have to send us your tax deduction card. Please note that when we … Continued
In 2023, a temporary increase of 20 per cent was made to the child support supplement of unemployment security. The increase is due to end on 31 December 2023. Due to the removal of the increase, the child supplement will decrease by EUR 25–48 per month, depending on the number of children. In addition, the … Continued
Independence Day on 6 December 2023, Christmas Day on 25 December 2023, Boxing Day on 26 December 2023 and New Year´s Day on 1 January 2024 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 be closed on holidays. … Continued
Some trade unions have announced work stoppages in protest against the government plans. The unemployment funds will not pay a strike pay during the political work stoppages. The stoppages are also not a valid basis for an earnings-related allowance. If you have any questions about strike pay, please contact your trade union. The work stoppages … Continued
The Government has submitted a proposal to Parliament containing several amendments to the Unemployment Security Act. Please note that these legislative changes are not yet in force. We will provide more information on the matter as we receive new information on the progress of the proposed amendments. Personal liability period to be extended to … Continued
The membership fee of the Unemployment Fund Aaria decreases from EUR 7 to EUR 6.5 per month next year. The total membership fee for the entire year 2024 is 78 euros. Unemployment Fund Aaria’s membership fees are set by the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority each year. Membership fee invoices are sent at the beginning … Continued
Remember to make sure that the annual income limit on your tax card is large enough for the rest of the year. If the income limit is exceeded, we will withhold tax from your benefit according to the additional percentage on your tax card. You can check your situation in the eService status information or … Continued
Several legislative reforms related to unemployment security will enter into force in 2024. The legislative reforms are intended to enter into force in stages, with the first changes to take effect on 1 January 2024. The table below lists the legislative reforms whose timetable is currently known. The timetable and exact content of the reforms … Continued
The new Government Programme published on 16 June 2023 includes several changes to unemployment security. The planned changes to legislation will not be adopted immediately and still require preparation before they enter into force. The schedule and details will be specified as the legislative drafting progresses. We will notify members about legislative changes as soon … Continued
