Supplementary unemployment benefits – understand the rules and how to apply

If you have a part-time job or if you are partially self-employed, you may be eligible to receive supplementary unemployment benefits. 
This event is for you who already receive supplementary benefits—or you who want to be prepared in case your job situation changes. 

At this event, you’ll get a general overview of supplementary unemployment benefits, how to apply, and which weeks it makes sense to apply for supplementary unemployment benefits.

We will cover: 

• An introduction to supplementary unemployment benefits 

• How to apply for supplementary unemployment benefits 

• Information on duration and usage: How long you can receive supplementary benefits and how the eligibility period is used (both as an employee and with partial self-employment) 

• Options for extending the eligibility period for supplementary unemployment benefits 

• How to re-earn the right to supplementary unemployment benefits