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KOKO’s annual membership fee for 2027 is 72 euros
KOKO’s membership fee will rise by three euros in 2027, bringing it to 72 euros per year.
Check that your tax card’s income ceiling is sufficient for the remainder of the year
If you receive earnings-related unemployment allowance, check well in advance that the annual income ceiling on your tax card is set high enough for the rest of the year.
Preparations on track for the introduction of the new combined unemployment insurance scheme
The legislative proposal to introduce a combined unemployment insurance scheme is currently being reviewed by Parliament. The new scheme is designed to improve the unemployment security of those with multiple income streams.
Are you returning to work? Notify the employment authority and KOKO of your change of employment status
This article explains what you need to do when you return to work after a period of unemployment or a layoff.
Enrolling in open-university courses while unemployed is now easier
A legislative amendment expanding educational opportunities for the unemployed took effect on 1 July 2026.
The processing of your daily allowance may be delayed due to a missing statement – please respond promptly to requests for additional information
The processing of your earnings-related daily allowance application may be delayed if your unemployment fund has to wait for a labour policy statement before making a decision on your application.
The KOKO fund will primarily issue daily allowance decisions electronically starting on 14.7.
Starting on 14 July 2026, KOKO will begin issuing daily allowance decisions primarily through eService. You will receive decisions electronically if you have provided us with your email address or mobile phone number.
Annual holiday and holiday bonus – good to know for recipients of daily allowance
We often get questions about how to report annual holidays and holiday bonuses when applying for earnings-related daily allowance. In this article, we have compiled instructions based on the latest information.
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.
ASIA’s open webinar: The Basics of Finnish Labor Law – 4 March 2026
Welcome to join for the session on the fundamentals of Finnish labor law. In the webinar, ASIA labor market lawyer Mikko Leirimaa will be speaking. The webinar is open to everyone.