The amount of assistance depends on the length of service.
In 2022, the amount of the benefit unemployment rate will rise twice, because it is tied to the level of the living wage. We decided to count on what sums Ukrainians can count on this year, Chronicle.info reports with reference to Channel 24.
Unemployment benefits
The amount of unemployment benefits is tied to the level of the subsistence minimum, which will grow from July 1 to UAH 2,508 and from December 1 to UAH 2,589, according to the 2022 budget. Accordingly, the increase will also take place twice, however, the amount of cash assistance will also depend on the length of service.
How is the amount of assistance calculated
For Ukrainians who have worked for at least 6 months within 12 months prior to dismissal, the amount of the benefit is determined as a percentage of average wages depending on the length of service:
- insurance experience up to 2 years — 50% of the average wage;
- from 2 to 6 years — 55%;
- from 6 to 10 years old — 60%;
- over 10 years old — 70%.
But if a Ukrainian has worked less than 6 months in the last 12 months, then he is paid the minimum unemployment assistance.
What is insurance experience
Insurance experience is the period of time when an employee or employer paid an insurance premium annually. & Nbsp; In other words, this is the number of months for which a person paid to the Pension Fund.
The minimum amount of unemployment benefits < p>The minimum amount of unemployment payments for Ukrainians is not attached to the subsistence minimum, since this is a fixed amount by the government. In 2022, it can be 650, or 1.8 thousand hryvnia , according to the law & # 171; On Compulsory State Social Insurance in Case of Unemployment & # 187 ;.
- UAH 650 is received by Ukrainians who have less than 6 months of insurance experience over the past 12 months.
- 1.8 thousand hryvnia — those who have more than 6 months of insurance experience within 12 months.
The maximum amount of unemployment payments
The maximum amount of unemployment payments, on the contrary, is tied to the subsistence minimum. & nbsp; It is no more than four minimum living wages for able-bodied persons.
- From December 1, 2021 — UAH 9,924
- From July 1 — UAH 10,400.
- From December 1 — 10 736 hryvnia.
Who is entitled to unemployment benefits
persons aged 16 to 70 are eligible for unemployment benefits in Ukraine, who can work, however due to lack of work, they do not have earnings or other income as sources of livelihood.
Important! In those cities where the quarantine lasts, the minimum amount of unemployment benefits will be at least 1,000 hryvnia per month for those who have had less than 6 months of insurance experience in the last year. Let us recall that now none of the regions of Ukraine is in the red quarantine zone.