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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 Funds Board of Directors for 2027

News 27.8.2026 13.30

Employment Funds Supervisory Board appointed the Fund’s Board of Directors for the year 2027.

Employment Fund's Supervisory Board Proposes a Reduction in Unemployment Insurance Contributions

Stock market news 27.8.2026 13.00

The proposal is in accordance with the proposal of the Employment Fund’s Board of Directors.

Employment Fund's Board of Directors proposes a reduction in unemployment insurance contributions

Stock market news 25.8.2026 12.45

The total amount of contributions is proposed to be reduced by 0.3 percentage points.