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Coronavirus

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Current topics

Statement by General unemployment fund YTK

Labour policy requirements in exceptional circumstances

We warn you about delays in the payment of unemployment benefits

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YTK is concerned about the payment of daily allowance

YTK submitted today a statement to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health in which we warn that within the framework of the current legislation YTK will be unable to process the large number of lay-offs realised over a short period of time without unreasonable delays.
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Our telephone service will be closed on 27 March and 3 April

We are being flooded with questions at a fast pace. There are hundreds of telephone calls every day. In addition, we get more than 1,000 messages per day through OmaYTK. We are able to reply to around 500 messages per day, so the messages are beginning to pile up.
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If I join now, when can I apply for daily allowance?

The coronavirus epidemic has generated worries about the economy and employment. At present, many people are joining the unemployment fund, which is a smart move at this point.
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What shall I do, if I fall ill while unemployed?

What shall I do, if I fall ill while unemployed?
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What should I do if I am laid off due to the pandemic caused by the coronavirus?

The World Health Organization WHO has declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. Different countries have introduced a wide variety of measures to slow down the development of the pandemic. Those measures have direct and indirect effects on economic activities. A slowing economy will in turn lead to lay-offs and more people becoming unemployed. In those cases the unemployment benefit is the primary support for livelihood.
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The coronavirus can affect your ability to work

The proliferation of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has raised concerns. We are monitoring the situation via the JRC and we are prepared for a further increase in the disease (COVID-19) caused by the virus.

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