Finland Unemployment Security Tender

The exemptions from unemployment insurance valid until the end of September 2021 will be extended until the end of November 2021. The increase in the protection part of unemployment insurance will be continuedThe increase in the protective part of the unemployment benefit will be extended from EUR 300 to EUR 500 per month from EUR 279 to EUR 465 over four calendar weeks until the end of November 2021. The protection component refers to the amount of money an unemployed jobseeker can earn without affecting unemployment benefits.The travel time requirement for the mobility allowance remains shortenedThe mobility allowance may still be paid temporarily for full-time work if the duration of the persons daily work-related journey at the beginning of the employment relationship exceeds two hours instead of the current three hours. The mobility allowance can also be paid if the person moves from a similar distance due to work.Unemployment benefit can also be paid in advance in an extended mannerUnemployment benefit can still be temporarily paid on application in advance without a decision for a maximum of six months instead of the usual two months. The simplification of the processing of benefit applications will be continuedIn the mediation of unemployment benefits the so-called special mediation period and the related imputed salary will not apply until 1.12.2021. Mediation of corporate income based on the entrepreneurs own declaration will also be continued.