Choosing the KOKO fund is a sensible decision, when preparing yourself for a possible unemployment period. It is also a sensitive decision, providing a humane approach and support to carry you through the harder times.
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Read more about allowance Frequently asked questions Changes to the unemployment security system 2024 Payment status
We are currently processing applications received on the days below. Applications submitted before this are already being processed.
First-time applications, received on 4.11.2024
Follow-up applications, received on 18.11.2024
Follow-up applications for adjusted allowance, received on 15.11.2024
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If you receive benefits, you should make sure that the annual income ceiling on your tax card is high enough for the rest of the year. If you need to, you can order a revised tax card.
The Finnish Government has proposed to discontinue the payment of the increased component of the earnings-related unemployment allowance to persons participating in employment-promoting services from 1 January 2025 onwards.
The amount of the basic earnings-related unemployment allowance will not increase in 2025 and instead will remain the same as in 2024: €37.21 per day.
KOKO fund’s membership fee for 2025 is 63 euros, meaning the membership fee remains the same as in 2024.
Did you become unemployed or were you temporarily laid off? Our job at KOKO is to help.
The Unemployment Security Act has undergone many changes this year. In this article, we will explain what changed on 2 September 2024 and who will be affected by these changes.
Due to an amendment to the Unemployment Security Act carried out on 2 September 2024, earnings-related allowance will be staggered.
The processing of daily allowance applications is currently experiencing delays due to the high volume of submissions, which may result in longer processing times for receiving your daily allowance.
Without highly educated people, there would not be any development. Nothing would change and Finnish society would come to a halt. That is why the highly educated need a supportive fund to guard their interests at all times.
Are you turning the wheels of development? Join KOKO! Together with the unions, we work every day to provide you with better possibilities to take yourself and Finland further.
This is how we support our members:
For example, if you lose your job, we will pay you earnings-related allowance. You can estimate the amount of your allowance with our calculator.
Together with the unions, we help secure the position of the highly educated in the labour market.
We serve our customers swiftly and professionally in various situations.
Belonging to a union gives you more security. Trade unions usually offer legal services, courses to support employment, coaching events, advice and numerous other member benefits. The unemployment fund of the trade unions shown below is KOKO. Find your own union and join us.
