KOKO is preparing for a major system reform
The KOKO fund is currently undertaking a major project that will reform the operations of the entire unemployment fund sector in the coming years. Kallio Software, an IT company founded by KOKO, the YTK Unemployment Fund and the Open Unemployment Fund A-kassa is building new, modern systems for the...
Instructions for recording bank holidays on the daily allowance application
Are you laid off and wondering how to record bank holidays on your application for earnings-related unemployment allowance? We have updated the information and instructions regarding bank holidays on our website.
No change in the unemployment rate of KOKO members from 2024 to 2025
The decline in KOKO members’ employment rate levelled off during 2025.
General social security benefit to replace Kela-paid unemployment benefits in May 2026
The general social security benefit is paid to an unemployed jobseeker who is not entitled to earnings-related unemployment allowance or who has already received the maximum term of earnings-related unemployment allowance.
Changes to suspension periods enter into force on 1.3.2026
The changes apply to situations where a suspension period is imposed as a result of non-compliance in the context of job-seeking and employment services. The suspension periods pertaining to resignations are not changing.