Unemployment and the Benefit Rules
As a member of CA, you can receive unemployment benefits while you are unemployed. Read more about your options, rights and duties as unemployed.
There’s is a lot to keep track of when you're unemployed. Especially the benefit rules can be hard to navigate. Below we'll guide you and explain the rules as simply as possible.
Your benefits
- How long can I receive benefits?
- How do I claim my benefits?
- When are benefits paid out?
- How does unemployment affect my pension plan?
- Can my benefit rate be changed?
Your obligations as unemployed
- What are my obligations while I'm unemployed?
- How many jobs do I have to apply for?
- How should I register my job search activities?
- What is my right and duty to take part in activation programmes?
- Why is decuctions made from my benefits?
- Can I claim supplementary benefits, if I work part time?
- Can I take courses while I'm unemployed?
- Can I do volunteer work while I'm unemployed?
- Can I take a holiday while I'm unemployed?
- How do I report sick when I'm unemployed?
- How do I apply for paternity/maternity leave when I'm unemployed?
New benefit rules for graduates from 1 May 2023
Lower benefits after 3 months of unemployment and a shorter period with benefits
