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Providing security for changes in working life

Unemployment insurance contributions

Unemployment insurance contributions paid jointly by employers and employees enable, among other things, the unemployment security and benefits paid during periods of unemployment or layoff, as well as the pension accrual generated during periods on earnings-related unemployment allowance.

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Employment Fund provides security during changes in working life: We support the promotion of employment by financing unemployment security, the pension accrual generated during periods on earnings‑related unemployment allowance, the transition security for people aged 55 and over, as well as wage guarantee.

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The operations of Employment Fund are founded on efficiency, customer oriented practices and solid financial expertise. Information is available in Finnish.
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Adult education benefits

Adult education allowance and scholarship for qualified employees have been discontinued. The last payments could be applied for until 31 March 2026.

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Employment Fund has submitted the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health an estimate of the level of unemployment insurance contributions for 2027

Stock market news 28.4.2026 13.30

Employment Fund has submitted the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health an estimate of the level of unemployment insurance contributions for 2027

Invoicing of first quarter 2026

News 22.4.2026 12.15

First quarter 2026 invoices regarding unemployment insurance contributions have now been sent.

Invoicing in April

News 17.4.2026 00.00

The sending of first quarter invoices regarding unemployment insurance contributions have started.