What is a Kassa in Denmark?

What is a Kassa in Denmark?

Arbejdsløshedskasser – also called a-kasser in Denmark are organisations, which in most cases are linked to trade unions. The organisations offer insurance against unemployment and administer public laws and regulations in the field. Every a-kasse has a designated EU-case worker whom you can contact.

How much is a Kassa?

The fee to Akademikernas a-kassa is 130 SEK from October 2021. The first invoice with the new fee will be sent in the end of October.

What is the best a-Kasse in Denmark?

My A-kasse was voted Denmark’s best A-kasse 3 years in a row. One of the cheapest unemployment funds, where the contribution is low and the service is top-notch. As a member of My A-Kasse, you are guaranteed an income if you lose your job.

How does unemployment work in Denmark?

You can receive unemployment benefit in Denmark if you have been a member of a recognised unemployment insurance fund for at least 1 year, and you are out of work at the same time. For full-time members, a minimum income of DKK 243,996 (DKK 162,660 for part-time members) during the 3 preceding years is required.

How does a-kasse work?

An “A-kasse” is a private association, but the most of the money you pay for membership, the A-kasse transfer to The Danish State. If you get unemployed you do not receive money from the “A-kasse” but from the Danish State. Many Danes are in addition to membership of an A-kasse also member of an Trade Union.

How do I join Kasse?

The first thing you must do is to register as a job seeker (unemployed) on your first day of unemployment. You can do this at your local job centre or online on jobnet.dk. Secondly you must fill out a document called “ledighedserklæring” in your A-kasse’s online self-service (requires login).

How do I get a-Kassa?

Your to do list

1. Visit arbetsförmedlingen and register.
2. Ask your employer to fill out the form Arbetsgivarintyg.
3. Send your application to us.
4. Fill in the time report at Mina sidor.
5. Register bank account.
6. Report your activities to arbetsförmedlingen.
7. Money from one at the time.

How does a Kassa work?

Everyone working in Sweden with a general work permit is covered by unemployment insurance. A-kassa members have the opportunity to receive payments based on their income. If you are not a member you can still be eligible for unemployment benefit but at a basic rate.

How do I claim my Kasse?

Why is unemployment low in Denmark?

This significant decrease in unemployment is attributed to Denmark’s emphasis on active labour market policies (ALMP) throughout the 1990s; which sought to help workers obtain the skills needed to create a successful labour market. The Danish labour market is infused with a high degree of job mobility.