Frequently asked questions

What are suspension days?
Why do I need an unemployment insurance fund?

When you become unemployed, you always have to deal with two offices: on the one hand with the RAV (regional employment centres) or municipal office,...
How much money will I receive?

Unemployment benefit is calculated on the basis of your income subject to OASI for the last 6 or 12 months in which you received a wage or earned...
Am I entitled to unemployment benefit?

If all of the following conditions apply to you, you are entitled to compensation under the federal act on OASI.
What are monitoring-free days?

After 60 days of registered unemployment, you are entitled to 5 days of "monitoring holidays" (1 week). On these days you are exempt from the...
Which unemployment insurance fund is responsible for me?

You determine this yourself when you declare unemployment. There are 38 unemployment insurance funds in Switzerland.
What documents do I need?

When you become unemployed, you have to fill in a lot of forms and hand them in or send them in. Unfortunately, this is the case when the office and...
How long do I get money for?

The unemployment law determines the maximum period for which an unemployed person may receive unemployment benefits: 2 years. These 2 years are called...
Received notice of termination? How and where do I register as unemployed?

The first step for you is to register at the RAV (Regional Employment Office) or at the relevant municipal office. Important: You must appear in...
What does temporary earnings mean?

Any income from self-employment or employment that you earn during unemployment is called temporary earnings.