Unemployment insurance
Everyone who pays income tax in Sweden, is covered by unemployment insurance at a basic level and has the right to apply for a limited compensation if they become unemployed. Read more at www.arbetsformedlingen.se
Members of an unemployment fund (A-kassa) however, can receive up to 80 percent of their previous salary when they are between two jobs.
There are 24 different unemployment funds covering different employment sectors. If you are not currently a member of an unemployment benefit fund, you can contact the unemployment benefit fund you wish to join directly. Find an unemployment fund