Are you looking forward to avail unemployment benefits? This allowance is offered by the government to the people that are eligible to get it. There are few insurance companies with unemployment insurance plans to offer funds to those who meet the criteria. In today’s highly expensive world, this privilege comes as a life saver. Just as you walk through the city, you can come across huge numbers of people who are laid off from work without even giving proper time to find a new one to earn their bread and butter.  This privilege would be of great relief for them.

Basic criteriaIf you wish to get unemployment benefit (or as the term is known in Danish dagpenge), there are few criterions which one needs to meet in order to take advantage of the fund.  The criterions which have to be met would be different for different states. One needs to meet the eligibility criteria of their state to avail the fund. Age is the first factor that most of the states usually consider. You must not be at the age closer to retirement or must not be minor either. Majority of states usually ask for proof for having worked at least for a period of 12 months. Above all, the most important criterion that they would consider is the reason behind you leaving the job.  They also make sure that you aren’t laid off from the job for a fault made from your side.

DisqualifyingApart from being aware of qualifying factors, you need to be aware of the disqualifying factor as well.  There are certain factors which may disqualify you from the unemployment benefit. The first reason for being exempted is if you have quitted the job for no good reason. The chances of getting the benefits are small if you are fired for misconduct in the office. Getting yourselves involved in any labour dispute or quitting the job for self employment also makes you ineligible. Apart from that, you will be ineligible even if who have quit the job for getting married or attend school.

Getting the benefitsIf you have successfully met all the eligibility criterions, the very next step is to apply for the benefit. Even while applying for the unemployment benefit, remember the fact that the benefit will not last long. The fund will be given only for a certain period. You will not get the amount after that period. On the other hand, the benefit will end as you get a job as well.  Most of the states would give you the benefit only if you keep on trying for a new job. In short, it acts as a motivation for people to get a job.  You will not get the amount after you reach the age of retirement as well. The steps for applying would be different for different states. So, go through the official employment website of your state to get all the required information related to the unemployment benefit. In case you have any query, meet any official and get it clarified.




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