Starting February 1st 2006, new rules apply to the jobseeker’s allowance called "Arbeitslosengeld 1". The changes enacted by the January 1st, 2004 legislation involve the length and conditions of payment of this allowance. (Ref. 0687)
The jobseeker’s allowance will be limited to twelve months for people under 55 years old, and heighten months for people who are 55 years old or above. However, these new rules will only apply to unemployed people registered after January 31st, 2006. For others, the previous legislation will still be applicable. In this case, people 45 years old or above are entitled to an allowance for 14 to 32 months, according to age and work activity. In both cases, after the expiration date, the...
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