{"id":14376,"date":"2025-02-13T10:09:09","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T09:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/your-adviser.dk\/firma-w-danii-2-2\/"},"modified":"2025-03-20T07:24:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T06:24:55","slug":"a-kasse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/your-adviser.dk\/en\/a-kasse\/","title":{"rendered":"A-kasse in Denmark - What is it and why should you join it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" data-id=\"14381\" src=\"https:\/\/your-adviser.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/money-2696238_1280-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/your-adviser.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/money-2696238_1280-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/your-adviser.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/money-2696238_1280-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/your-adviser.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/money-2696238_1280-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/your-adviser.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/money-2696238_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is A-kasse?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A-kasse (<em>Arbejdsl\u00f8shedskasse<\/em>) are Danish unemployment insurance funds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A-kasse membership<strong> is voluntary, <\/strong>But for those working in Denmark, it can be extremely beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With A-kasse, you can get unemployment benefits if you lose your job, which provides financial stability and allows you to return to the labor market more easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does A-kasse work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A-kasse are independently managed institutions that work with the state to provide financial support to the unemployed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The condition for receiving the benefit <em>(dagpenge)<\/em> is to meet certain criteria, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>you have been a member of the unemployment insurance fund for at least 1 year,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You meet the income requirements within the last 3 years <em><strong>(gross 273,504 kr.)<\/strong><\/em>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>while collecting unemployment benefits, you have places of registration and permanent residence in Denmark,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You registered as unemployed at jobnet.dk,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are actively looking for a job and are available on the job market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of A-kasse membership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unemployment benefits<\/strong> - if you lose your job, you can receive benefits <em>(dagpenge) <\/em>for a period of up to <strong>two years, <\/strong>Provided that the criteria of the aforementioned are met,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Financial security<\/strong> - The amount of dagpenge can be up to 90% of previous salary, but with a certain limit, i.e., a maximum. <strong>21.092 <\/strong>kr gross per month in 2025,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Looking for a job abroad <\/strong>- you can collect Danish unemployment benefits abroad for up to three months if you want to apply for a job in another EEA country, the Faroe Islands or Switzerland,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access to training and career counseling<\/strong> - Most A-kasse offers courses, training and assistance in finding a new job,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support for the self-employed<\/strong> - Some A-kasse offer special programs for self-employed people.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to choose the right A-casse?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of A-kasse funds in Denmark, some of which target specific professional groups, such as teachers, engineers, doctors or administrative staff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most popular include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Krifa, Det Faglige Hus<\/strong> - aimed at the majority of employees,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HK A-kasse<\/strong> - For administrative and commercial employees,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ASE<\/strong> - For those doing business in Denmark,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Akademikernes A-kasse<\/strong> - For those with an academic background.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faglig F\u00e6lles A-kasse (3F).<\/strong> - For manual workers and artisans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CA A-kasse<\/strong> - For those working in business, marketing and economics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does A-kasse membership cost?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of A-kasse membership depends on the specific fund, but typically ranges from <strong>500 to 600 DKK <\/strong>per month. It is also possible to combine membership in A-kasse with membership in a labor union (fagforening), which often provides additional benefits, such as legal support or negotiation of employment terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to join A-kasse?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The registration process is simple - just go to the website of the A-kasse of your choice and fill out the online application form. It's worth joining A-kasse<strong> as soon as possible<\/strong>, to avoid a situation in which the lack of adequate membership seniority prevents the receipt of benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be a member of A-kasse <strong>no registration in Denmark required<\/strong>, however, you must be domiciled and permanently residing in Denmark to qualify for unemployment benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A-kasse is a key component of the Danish social security system that provides financial stability in the event of job loss. For those working in Denmark, whether employed or self-employed, membership in A-kasse can be very beneficial. It is worthwhile to carefully analyze the available options and choose the fund best suited to your work situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do you need help ?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>to sign up for A-kasse take a peek here&gt;. <a href=\"https:\/\/your-adviser.dk\/en\/a-kasse-unemployment-insurance\/\">https:\/\/your-adviser.dk\/a-kasse-ubezpieczenie-na-wypadek-bezrobocia\/<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are a member of A-kasse and want to take advantage of the<strong> unemployment benefits<\/strong> but don't know how to go about it, we will guide you step by step - contact us. Hotline +45 35 13 13 10 (8.00 - 18.00, Mon-Fri) or write to help@your-adviser.dk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Czym jest A-kasse? A-kasse (Arbejdsl\u00f8shedskasse) to du\u0144skie fundusze ubezpieczenia na wypadek bezrobocia. Cz\u0142onkostwo w A-kasse jest dobrowolne, ale dla os\u00f3b pracuj\u0105cych w Danii mo\u017ce okaza\u0107 si\u0119 niezwykle korzystne. Dzi\u0119ki A-kasse mo\u017cna uzyska\u0107 zasi\u0142ek dla bezrobotnych w przypadku utraty pracy, co zapewnia stabilno\u015b\u0107 finansow\u0105 i pozwala na \u0142atwiejszy powr\u00f3t na rynek pracy. Jak dzia\u0142a A-kasse? 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