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How and where do I register as unemployed?<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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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 person at the RAV\/at the municipal office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enter your ZIP code here to find the RAV nearest you.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important: You must appear in person at the RAV\/at the municipal office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Don’t wait to register. Register as unemployed as soon as you have your notice in your hand. The RAV will work on your case\u00a0even before your employment has ended. However, you should register on the first day of unemployment at the latest<\/strong>, otherwise you will lose the daily allowance for the time before registering!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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If you have no previous experience with unemployment, you can find comprehensive information on the website of the federation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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