Cross-Border Workers May Receive Unemployment Benefits from Switzerland (cross-border guide)
A European reform aims to change the rules on cross-border unemployment: in the future, the unemployment benefit would be paid by the country of the last employment and not by the country of residence.
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Implications for Cross-Border Workers The new regulation could have significant implications for unemployed cross-border workers. If an Italian cross-border worker loses their job in Switzerland, they currently receive unemployment benefits from Italy. With the new regulation, they may receive benefits from Switzerland. Andrea Puglia, unionist of the OCST, explains: "Italian cross-border workers who are unemployed receive the same unemployment benefits as workers resident in Italy. This is a significant limitation, as the Italian labor market has historically been characterized by a high level of protection, which translates into relatively modest benefits". The new regulation could change this scenario. Cross-border workers may receive higher unemployment benefits, closer to those in Switzerland. In Switzerland, unemployment benefits are granted to those who lose their job and immediately register with the Regional Employment Office (RO) and a unemployment insurance fund. ### Procedure for requesting unemployment benefits The procedure for requesting unemployment benefits in Switzerland is as follows: 1. Registration with the Regional Employment Office (RO) in Lugano or Bellinzona, depending on the region of residence. 2. Submission of the application to one of the 7 unemployment insurance funds present in the Canton of Ticino (Airolo, Bellinzona, Biasca, Lugano, Locarno, Mendrisio and Riviera). 3. Waiting for the response, which may vary depending on the complexity of the application and the availability of places in the unemployment insurance fund. The duration of the right varies depending on the contributions paid and age, but generally ranges from 200 to 400 daily benefits, corresponding to approximately one to two years. The amount is usually equivalent to 7...
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Cross-Border Workers Unemployed May Receive Compensation from Switzerland If you are a cross-border worker who is unemployed and living in Italy, you need to follow the correct steps to request Swiss unemployment compensation. This article will provide you with concrete and useful information to manage this situation. #### What to Do Specifically To request Swiss unemployment compensation, you need to follow these steps: 1. Register with the Swiss Regional Placement Office (URC). For example, if you live in Bellinzona, contact the URC of the Canton of Ticino. 2. Submit your application to a Swiss unemployment insurance fund. Make sure you have the necessary documents, such as your tax code and identity card. 3. Wait for the response. The waiting time may vary depending on the number of requests and the complexity of your case. #### Tools on the Website To calculate Swiss unemployment compensation, use our calculator. This tool will help you understand how much money you may receive and plan your finances. #### Deadlines The European reform that modifies the rules for cross-border workers' unemployment benefits has been adopted on January 1, 2024. However, there are still some deadlines to respect: - By March 31, 2024, Swiss unemployment insurance funds must have received requests for compensation from unemployed cross-border workers. - By June 30, 2024, Swiss unemployment insurance funds must have paid the first benefits to unemployed cross-border workers. #### Contacts For further information, contact our team of experts. We are located in Bellinzona, at the Labor Office of the Canton of Ticino. Our contact is [email protected]. #### Concrete Examples Let's assume you are an unemployed cross-border worker living in Bellinzona and you have worked for 5...
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What changes for unemployed cross-border workers with the new regulation?
- The new regulation provides that unemployment benefits will be paid by the country of the last employment, so unemployed cross-border workers may receive benefits from Switzerland.
- How does unemployment work for cross-border workers currently?
- Currently, Italian cross-border workers who lose their job in Switzerland must register with Italian employment services and apply to the INPS.
- What are the implications of the new regulation for cross-border workers?
- The new regulation may have significant implications for unemployed cross-border workers, who may receive a higher unemployment benefit, closer to the Swiss one.