Introduction to MA and the unemployment insurance system 2017

Today’s agenda What are the three different organisations you must deal with as unemployed? A-kasse Jobcenter Secondary operator (or ‘Anden Aktør’) What rules must you follow? What does it mean to be ‘available for work’? What seminars, workshops or individual assistance can MA offer you? What is ‘activation’ and how can you use it to your benefit? Introduction to MA and unemployment insurance

Today’s agenda Approval of your CV at Jobnet.dk Approval of the online form ‘Krav til jobsøgning’ Questions concerning your individual situation? Find answers to all during your personal interview. Introduction to MA and unemployment insurance

Three types of organisations A-kasse Jobcenter ‘Anden aktør’ Non-profit, private insurance company Controlled by its’ board of members Pays out unemployment benefits (‘dagpenge’) Performs ‘Availability assessments’ Can NOT grant ‘activation’ Government agency Can grant ‘activation’ (e.g. courses, temp-jobs etc.) Does not pay out benefits Can NOT perform ‘availability assessments’ Private, for-profit company, handling outsourced tasks for the Jobcenter Can grant ‘activation’ (e.g. courses, temp-jobs etc.) Does not pay out benefits Can NOT perform ‘availability assessments’ Introduction to MA and unemployment insurance

‘Dagpenge’ = Unemployment benefits 104 weeks 2 full years (104 weeks) of benefits You can choose to skip a week – your remaining total will still be there when you return However, unused weeks expire after 3 years You can work part-time and supplement it with dagpenge. Called ‘supplerende dagpenge’. Limited to 30 weeks. To get ‘dagpenge’, you must submit the form ‘dagpengekort’ at the end of every month. Introduction to MA and unemployment insurance

Dagpenge – How much? Employees – 90 % of former wages, however, max.: 18. 395 kr. per. month Graduate and Dimittend and without dependents – 82% of max. rate: 15.080 kr. per. month Graduate without dependents – 71,5% of max. rate: 13.151 kr. per. month CV-møde i MA

Fee and freelance You get a fee for a specific task – MA supplement with ”dagpenge”. Before you start: Fill in ‘AK045’ + send your contract await MA’s assesment of your position The gross fees wil be divided by 230,08 kr per. hour Eksample: Du receive a fee of 4.600 kr. Du will be deducted (4.600 / 230,08) = 20 hours of your ”dagpenge”. You then will receive 17 hours of ”dagpenge”. 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 8 7 10 Startdato: 1. Januar 2016 Anvendelse betinget af dagpengeret 30 uger Supplerende dagpenge Cv-møde i MA

Looking for jobs within the EEA You can receive unemployment benefits for 3 months while looking for work within the Euro zone. Conditions: Unemployed for at least 4 weeks before departure You must follow the local rules of the country in question Apply with the form PDU2 Learn more by reading ”jobsøgning i udlandet” at ma-kasse.dk. Pertains to all EU countries, plus a few others. Introduction to MA and unemployment insurance

‘Availability’ - 1 ‘Availability’ is the central principle! The most important thing to remember: To receive benefits, you must always be available to assume work! If you fail an availability assessment at MA, you could lose your benefits. Introduction to MA and unemployment insurance

‘Availability’ - 2 To remain ‘available’, you must: Apply to multiple, full-time jobs every week, even during ‘activation’ and even if you are working part time while receiving ‘dagpenge’ on the side At least one of these must be for a solicited, full-time job in Denmark If need be, go beyond your field of expertise if you have trouble finding employment. Consider applying for unsolicited positions or through network We use your job log at ma-kasse.dk to assess your availability – keep it updated! You must update every week, either at Jobnet.dk or ma-kasse.dk You must upload a minimum of 1 application each month to Jobnet.dk or the self-service section at ma-kasse.dk Main focus must be on the Danish labour market. Introduction to MA and unemployment insurance

Job log - 1 Introduction to MA and unemployment insurance

Job log - 2 All fields with an * are mandatory Optional information Introduction to MA and unemployment insurance

Job log - 3 Upload at least 1 application every 4 weeks Register applications every week Introduction to MA and unemployment insurance

Who does what? A-kasse Jobcenter ‘Activation’ Intro-meeting Availability assessment Availability assessment 1st month 2nd month 3rd month 4th month 5th month 6th month Interview (joint interview) Interview Activation (below age 30 / above age 50) Activation (between ages 30-49) Assessments as needed 7+ months Interviews every Introduction to MA and unemployment insurance

Joint interviews Meetings with you, the jobcenter and MA At 6 weeks of unimployment At 6 months of unimployment At 16 months of unimployment. The jobcenter calls the meetings.

‘Activation’ - 1 You can be ‘activated’ when: Below 30 or above 50 years of age: (after 3 months at the latest) Between ages 30-49: (after 6 months at the latest) You have the right (or a duty!) to be activated at least once! Any more is up to you. Introduction to MA and unemployment insurance

‘Activation’ - 2 Types of ‘activation’: Company internship for a duration of 4 to 8 weeks Subsidised employment – public sector (4 months duration– available after 6 months unemployment) (‘Løntilskudsjob’) Subsidised employment – private sector (6 months duration – available after 6 months unemployment) (‘Løntilskudsjob’) Individual guidance, workshops, courses etc. NB: Your Jobcenter will always focus on whatever can bring you closer to employment Introduction to MA and unemployment insurance

What can MA offer you besides benefits? As an a-kasse, MA does more than just pay out benefits: Workshops, seminars and networking Individual guidance Magistrene.dk MA-Nyt.dk MA Jobmatch Web-Direct Access to our facilities 8.30 am to 15.30 pm Members’ advocate / ‘Medlemmets advokat’ Onlinekurser.dk Introduction to MA and unemployment insurance

A few final words… Remember: Still a ‘student’? Fill in form AK 044 at the self-service section at MA-kasse.dk Always check your mail from your Jobcenter via Jobnet.dk At least every 7 days you must see if your Jobcenter have any suggested jobs for you at Jobnet.dk Update your job log every week! And don’t forget to upload an application at least once every 4 weeks Fill in your ‘dagpengekort’ every month at ma-kasse.dk. Introduction to MA and unemployment insurance