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.

• Unemployed: you are completely or partially unemployed.
• Loss of income: you lose all or part of your earned income.
• Residence in Switzerland: You do not need Swiss citizenship, but your place of residence is here.
• Working age: You have completed compulsory schooling and still have AHV retirement age ahead of you.
• Contribution period: You have paid contributions to the unemployment insurance fund (ALV) for at least 12 months in the last 2 years before reporting unemployment. More information.
• Fit for placement: you are willing, able and entitled to accept a reasonable job and to participate in possible integration measures.
• Monitoring rules: You have appeared in person at the information day and at the arranged counselling and control meetings at the office. You are doing everything reasonable to avoid or shorten unemployment.