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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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Billing for the second quarter of 2026 has been completed

News 21.7.2026 09.50

The invoices for unemployment insurance contributions for the second quarter of 2026 have now been issued.

July invoicing

News 16.7.2026 14.15

We have started invoicing unemployment insurance contributions for the second quarter of 2026.

Employment Fund signed committed revolving credit facility agreements totaling EUR 800 million

Stock market news 21.5.2026 12.00

The concluded credit facility agreements are part of Employment Fund's maintenance of liquidity.