A number of changes to unemployment security have been implemented in 2024 and 2025. The key details of the changes are summarised below. All changes have now been approved by Parliament.
Changes that took effect on 1 January 2024:
- Waiting period will be extended to 7 days
- Receiving holiday compensation may postpone the start of benefit eligibility
- National pension index will be frozen
Changes that took effect on 1 April 2024:
- Child increases will be abolished
- The EUR 300 standard entitlement of earned income will be withdrawn
Changes that took effect on 1 August 2024:
- Job alternation leave system will be abolished
Changes that took effect in September 2024:
- The earnings-related unemployment allowance level will be staggered
- Subsidised work does not accrue the right to an earnings-related unemployment allowance
- Age-related exceptions will be abolished
- To qualify for earnings-related employment, you must work for 1 year
- Employment condition for earnings-related unemployment allowances will be based on income
Changes to legislation in 2025:
- Discontinuation of the increased component of the unemployment allowance
- Discontinuation of increased mobility allowance
- Unemployment funds to assist in finding employment
- Combined unemployment insurance and universal earnings-related security will be investigated
Information Source
Changes to the unemployment security system 2024 – 25 – KOKO