Request the unemployment benefit

The unemployment benefit is an instalment in cash, granted to the unemployed beneficiaries to compensate the lack of remuneration motivated by the involuntary loss of work.

The only individuals entitled to the unemployment benefit are the ones involuntarily unemployed, who meet the remaining assignment conditions.

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Who can request the unemployment benefit?

When can you request the unemployment benefit?

The unemployment benefit must be requested within 90 consecutive days from the date of unemployment. 

The submission of the request after the 90 days, but during the legal concession period of the benefit, implies the reduction on the concession period for the time correspondent to the delay observed.

What are the documents and requirements to request the unemployment benefit?

How request the unemployment benefit?

The unemployment benefit is requested on the job centre closer to your area of residence.

Before requesting it, the unemployed individual must be registered for work at that job centre.

If, within 90 consecutive days from the date of unemployment, they are unable to work due to an illness, the registration may be carried out by a representative.

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