The minimum unemployment benefit in Ukraine has risen from 2500 to 3600 UAH for certain categories of the population. This decision is established by the resolution of the Board of the State Social Insurance Fund of Ukraine for Unemployment dated September 19, 2024, No. 74. The text of the resolution was officially published and the new rules took effect on October 1.
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Who is affected by the new changes?
The changes will affect the following categories of individuals:
- People without 7 months of insurance experience: Individuals who did not have 7 months of insurance experience in the year before obtaining unemployment status and were receiving up to 1500 UAH prior to the increase.
- People with 7 months of experience: Individuals who worked for at least 7 months before becoming unemployed and were receiving up to 2500 UAH prior to the increase.
- Internally displaced persons: Individuals who do not have documentation of insurance experience and were receiving up to 2500 UAH prior to the increase.
Minimum benefit amount
The minimum unemployment benefit remains unchanged at 1500 UAH. This assistance is available to young people under 35 who lack insurance experience, as well as individuals dismissed under specific articles of labor legislation, such as systematic failure to fulfill duties without valid reasons, absenteeism, theft at work, and so on.
Duration of payments
During the period of martial law, the duration of unemployment benefit payments cannot exceed 90 calendar days. For individuals of pre-retirement age, the maximum duration of payments is 360 calendar days.
The increase in the minimum unemployment benefit is an important step in supporting those who have lost their jobs during this challenging time. These changes aim to alleviate the financial burden on vulnerable categories of the population and help them adapt to new circumstances.