Unemployment insurance

If you lose your job, you must be a member of an unemployment insurance fund to be entitled to unemployment benefits.

Pharmadanmark is a union for employees and managers in the life science sector. We are not an unemployment insurance fund.

To secure your right to unemployment benefits, follow the example of many of our members and join Akademikernes A-kasse (AKA).

When you are a member of both Pharmadanmark and AKA, you are fully covered throughout your working life.

AKA is a strong and affordable unemployment insurance fund that provides financial security if you become unemployed, and together with us, they help you move forward in your career.

What do you get with AKA?

Akademikernes A-kasse (AKA) is Denmark’s largest unemployment insurance fund for academics.

AKA gives you access to unemployment benefits if you lose your job, as well as professional guidance on your job search.

You may be entitled to unemployment benefits if you:

• Have been a member of AKA for at least one year

• Meet the income requirement

• Are available to the labour market

AKA also provides guidance on rules and benefit rates.

As a member, you gain access to a range of additional offers and benefits, including online courses and events.

Unemployment insurance or union – what is the difference?

Unemployment insurance funds and unions are not the same, but they complement each other.

• Unemployment insurance fund (AKA): Pays unemployment benefits, supports your job search, early retirement and training

• Union (Pharmadanmark): Negotiates your salary and employment terms, advises on contracts and working life, provides legal support and career guidance

To be fully covered, you should be a member of both Pharmadanmark and an unemployment insurance fund.