# Unemployment allowance

- Link: https://euemployment.eu/glossary/unemployment-allowance/
- Published: 2024-02-24T20:56:53+01:00
- Author: Ben

In certain situations, employees of EU institutions are entitled to the [European Commission](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/european-commission/)
Unemployment allowance, which is paid out by the Paymaster’s Office ([PMO](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/paymasters-office-pmo/)).

You can qualify for the EC Unemployment allowance if you have a) worked for the 
EU for more than 6 months, b) not resigned yourself, c) not been dismissed for disciplinary
reasons.

**The allowance is paid for a maximum of three years in the following amounts: (
a) 60 % of the [basic salary](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/basic-salary/) for
the first 12 months, (b) 45 % of the [basic salary](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/basic-salary/)
for the 13th to the 24th month, (c) 30 % of the [basic salary](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/basic-salary/)
for the 25th to the 36th month. **

You will continue to receive all previous [allowances](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/allowances/)
during the Unemployment leave.

[Article on the European Commission Unemployment allowance](https://euemployment.eu/unemployment-allowance-european-commission/).