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See our frequently asked questions, check out our AI tool for job hunting, and read about residence permit and earnings-related daily allowance.
We apologize for the backlog at the beginning of the year
The beginning of the year is a busy time for the unemployment fund, as many people contact us about matters such as membership fees. You may have to wait longer than usual for a response to your message or call at this time. We apologise for this.
We will do our best to clear the backlog as soon as possible. Our goal is always to answer your questions smoothly and clearly and to process your applications efficiently. Our most important task is to ensure that you have the best possible experience as our customer.
Frequently asked questions
We have collected answers to questions about membership fees, taxation, and earnings-related daily allowance. Can you find the answer to your question here?
When will your daily allowance be paid?
Try out the AI tool for job hunting, which is currently in the testing phase
We have launched a new job search service in OmaYTK. The tool is currently in the testing phase. What makes this tool unique is that you can search for jobs based on your skills, rather than traditional job titles. The service is AI-based, which means that its grammar is still a little rough around the edges. Don’t let that bother you, but help us improve the tool by giving us your feedback.
Take advantage of other YTK Spark services that make your job search smoother and easier. Tens of thousands of members already use Spark!
Holiday compensation prevents the payment of earnings-related allowance
If you have unused vacation days when your employment ends, your employer will pay you compensation for the unused vacation days. When you receive holiday compensation, we cannot pay you earnings-related allowance for the same period.
The most common reasons for a negative decision on daily allowance
Did you receive a negative decision on your daily allowance application? See the most common reasons for a negative decision and our experts’ tips on how to avoid pitfalls when applying.
Did you find a new job?
Residence permit and earnings-related daily allowance – how it works
The termination of your employment may raise questions, especially if your residence permit in Finland is based on your job. As a member of YTK, can you receive earnings-related daily allowance? What are the conditions for receiving daily allowance? Who is subject to the 3/6-month rule for finding a new job? See our experts’ answers.
Make sure your friends aren’t left behind
Do you know any young people who are taking their first steps into working life? Tell them about YTK!
Membership of an unemployment fund is beneficial as soon as you turn 18 and start working, even if it’s just a summer job or part-time work. You can easily bring up the subject with the help of the humorous Ihan kassalla (at the fund) mini-series. The series has already received hundreds of thousands of views!
(Ihan kassalla is a Finnish word play. Literally it means being at the cash register (or at the fund) but figuratively “ihan kassalla” means being totally lost or clueless of what is happening.)