Economic Challenges publication decided to find out - where, how and on what terms the European countries make payments to the unemployed.
Naturally, the size of unemployment benefits and the conditions for its receipt vary from state to state.Challenges experts published a list of 10 European countries, enclosing the necessary requirements to receive benefits.
For example, the main condition for receiving unemployment benefits in France - a deduction of membership fees, which make up 6.4% (4% from the employer, 2.4% employee), for at least four months out of 28,prior to termination of the contract.
Thus, the amount of payments will be equal to 57.4% of the average wage in the period prior to dismissal.
In the light of the difference in wages among managers and subordinates, in France, a ceiling of payments, which is equal to 6161 euros per month.Unemployment benefits the country is ready from 4 months to 2 years (up to three for displaced over the age of 50 years).
in Germany lost their jobs can count on unemployment benefits, if they make contributions at a rate of 3%, within 12 months of the 24 preceding the dismissal.The benefits are equal to 60% of the average wage (67% for citizens with children).Ceiling payout is 2 215 euros in western Germany and Euro 1940 in East.To support their unemployed Germany can from 6 to 24 months.
Unemployed United Kingdom can only count on 381 euros a month for 6 months maximum.The term is made up of deductions should be one year.
In Italy the same level of benefits depends on the area in which labor is unemployed.The time for payment is 240 days or 360 over the age of 50 years.Monthly payments for a maximum of 931 euros to receive up to 2014 euros per month.If the salary exceeds that figure, the unemployment benefit will amount to 1 119 euros.
In Spain, on the content of the state unemployed may range from 4 months to 2 years, with a maximum amount of allowances in 1397 euros.
In Denmark, the maximum repayment period is two years, and the amount ranges within 2295 euros.
Belgium provides more favorable conditions with regards to compensation, which amounted to 65% of the last wage during the first three months, then the amount equal to 60%.In general, amounts of compensation may not exceed 1541 euros.
In Austria, the unemployed can receive benefits equal to 55% of the average wage.The maximum size of the salary, which will be calculated on the amount of the benefit is equal to 4020 euros.The duration of benefits depends on the age and the total duration contributions made during the work.In some cases, the duration of unemployment benefits may reach 9 years.
Netherlands are ready to support the unemployed 3 to 38 months with a maximum of 144.75 euros benefit in a day.
Finally, Switzerland pays unemployment benefits, depending on age and length of contributions from 200 to 520 days.The maximum allowance is 6986 Euros per month.
Articles Source: euromag.ru
