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Unemployment

Employment and subsistence

Are you about to become unemployed or have you just lost your job? Unemployment may only last for a short time, and help is also available for prolonged unemployment.

You can receive unemployment benefit if you are

  • unemployed
  • laid-off
  • working part-time
  • on partial disability pension
  • a part-time entrepreneur.

Depending on your situation, you may be eligible for earnings-related daily allowance, basic daily allowance or labour market subsidy.

This guide helps you 

What to do and when if you become unemployed 
How to apply for unemployment benefits and other support 
Where to get help for job seeking or for planning a new career 

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