Unemployment and layoff are situations in which an employee’s employment relationship is terminated or interrupted. Various benefits are available in these situations, and the job seeker must start certain processes in order to apply for unemployment benefits.
When becoming unemployed or laid off, the most important steps are
A layoff is a temporary suspension of work and salary payment by the employer, during which the employment relationship remains valid. Layoffs are typically caused by production or financial reasons or the employer’s temporarily weakened ability to provide work. Layoffs can be fixed-term or indefinite, and can also be implemented by reducing working hours. The person who is laid off has the right to apply for earnings-related allowance.
AKT members automatically become members of the Unemployment Fund when they join the union. The union thus also takes care of the unemployment fund’s membership fee.
AKT membership is a wise choice. Your most valuable asset is that your wages and working conditions are taken care of. As a member, you have access to AKT’s holiday homes, get discounted prices on insurance, boat trips and many more. You also get professional indemnity insurance. Best of all, you belong to a group of professionals working in the same field!