Working towards resatisfying the employment requirement

In addition to full-time work, part-time work and temporary work can also help you to satisfy the employment requirement. The review period during which the employment requirement must be satisfied is 28 months. You satisfy the employment requirement when you have worked for 12 qualifying calendar months during the review period. You can satisfy the employment requirement by working several isolated periods, as long as all these take place within the review period.

Once you have satisfied the employment requirement, your maximum earnings-related allowance period will reset. Your personal liability period will also reset.

The employment requirement extended from 26 weeks (approximately 6 months) to 12 months as of 2 September 2024. In addition as of 2 September 2024, the employment requirement will accrue based on earnings rather than working hours.

You can find more information about the employment requirement under Employment requirement.

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Unemployment fund membership gives you security if you ever become unemployed. We offer our members fast, friendly and professional service in unemployment security matters.

  • Membership fee is only €6,5/month.
  • You can join us regardless of what sector you work in.
  • Union members also get support for employment contract matters.
  • Secure your future. We are here for you!