Unemployment benefit (ALV/AC)
Arbeitslosenentschädigung (ALV) / Assurance-chômage (AC)
Paid by Arbeitslosenkassen (öffentlich & privat) · 🇨🇭 Switzerland
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 2 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
4 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
Ihre Arbeitslosenentschädigung entspricht grundsätzlich 70% Ihres versicherten Verdienstes oder 80% bei einer Unterhaltspflicht gegenüber Kindern unter 25 Jahren. Der maximale Betrag liegt bei CHF 12350.
https://www.arbeit.swiss/de/stellensuchende/versicherungsleistungen
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Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.arbeit.swiss
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