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Find out whether you can apply for unemployment insurance after 6 months of employment and the general eligibility criteria for the benefit.
Many Brazilians aspire to financial stability, and unemployment insurance represents a valuable alternative for those who are dismissed without justification. Therefore, this benefit, provided by the State, is intended to offer temporary financial support while the individual looks for a new job.
However, many ask: can the benefit be obtained after only 6 months of work? In this text, we will clarify how long someone must be employed before applying for unemployment insurance. Keep reading!
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Is it possible to apply for unemployment insurance after 6 months of work?
If you are planning to apply for unemployment insurance for the first time, it is vital to be aware of the criteria. Initially, professionals needed only six months of employment to submit their first application. However, with recent changes to the law, 12 continuous months of employment are currently required to access the benefit for the first application.
However, for subsequent unemployment insurance claims, the minimum employment period is reduced to 6 months. Thus, if an employee applies for the benefit for the second time, they may receive up to 3 installments, provided they have worked for at least 6 months.
Who is entitled to this benefit?
It is essential to understand who qualifies for unemployment insurance, whether after 6 or 12 months of employment. Those eligible include:
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- Registered employee: Those officially registered and dismissed without valid cause. For them, the minimum employment period varies according to previous claims;
- Domestic worker: Those who regularly serve families or individuals and were dismissed without justification;
- Handcrafted fisher: During the period when fishing activity is restricted, these professionals are also entitled to apply for the benefit;
- Rescued worker: Those removed from work environments comparable to servitude also have access to the benefit.
Additionally, there are specific criteria for each group, ranging from confirmation of months worked to the condition of not receiving other Social Security benefits.
