FAQ

Unemployed - former employee - I have just become unemployed – what should I do?

You have to sign on as unemployed on jobnet.dk on your first day of unemployment. You are considered unemployed as soon as your period of notice ends.

You also have to fill in the application for benefit (the form ’ledighedserklæring-AR251’ in 'S elvbetjening'). If you make sure that all the boxes, including dates and the cause of unemployment, have been accurately filled in, we rarely need further information but if we do, we will contact you.

Application for membership - How much will the membership cost me?

The membership fee is DKK 489,- per month (paid quarterly). The amount is tax deductible.

Some other unemployment funds have a somewhat lower membership fee than we do, however CA has a lot more to offer and our members’ level of satisfaction remains high because we do our best to always provide them with professional and efficient service.

If you are a student you could possibly be granted free membership for up to five years. Certain terms and conditions apply – to learn more, please go to ‘Student’.

Application for membership - How can I qualify for membership of CA?

To qualify for membership of CA you must live or work in Denmark. You have to be at least 18 years old and sign up no later than two years before your state pension age. CA is a multi-professional unemployment fund (a-kasse) that accepts members of all trades and occupations. However, most of CA’s members are graduates from universities, business schools and business colleges and more than 90 per cent of them work in management, communications, sales and marketing, finance, IT and similar fields.

If you have reached the state pension age, you furthermore have the option to become a senior member. This gives you the opportunity to get help with job searching, etc., but does not entitle you to any benefits from us. This is reflected in a considerably lower membership fee.

Student membership - How much is the membership fee for students?

As a student you are granted an exemption from paying the membership fee – in other words, your membership is free if you comply with the conditions:

You must be under 30 years old
You must have lived in Denmark prior to the commencement of your study programme
Your gross income must not exceed DKK 226,392 annually.

If you're a student and more than 30 years old, it's possible to apply for a lowered membership free and also membership with part time coverage.

Please contact us on +45 3314 9045 / ca@ca.dk if you wish to learn more.

Student membership - I will graduate shortly but I already found a job. Must I still notify you of my graduation date?

Even though you will not need to apply for unemployment benefit you must still notify us when you graduate so we can change your membership status. You notify us by filling in the form ‘skift til dimittend ved afslutning af uddannelse’ in 'Selvbetjening'. Please note you have to fill in the form no later than 14 days after you receive your final grade.

If your final exam is an oral exam your graduation date will be the date of the actual exam.
If it is a written examination the graduation date is when the grade is published.
If your thesis is evaluated on the basis of your thesis report (i.e. no oral defence) you can get your supervisor and external examiner to sign the pre-approval of thesis form. Your graduation date is the date of the latter signature.

If you are not already a student member you can sign up for graduate membership within the first 14 days after your final exam.

If you are not yet a member but have previously preregistered for membership you also need to notify us by filling in the form ‘skift til dimittend ved afslutning af uddannelse’ in 'Selvbetjening'. Please note you also have to fill in the form no later than 14 days after you receive your final grade..

You will then receive a letter to confirm that you have exercised you graduate rights. After a short while you will also receive an invoice for the membership fee.

Application for membership - What are the advantages of being a member?

As a member of CA you can become eligible to receive unemployment benefit if you become unemployed. However, CA can offer much more than that: how about inspirational courses, lectures and events? Or maybe professional help and counseling during your job hunt? It is all included in the membership along with special offers from our associates, such as one of the most attractive income protection insurance schemes on the market.

Please check out the courses currently on offer, and more exclusive membership deals from our associates.

The membership fee - How soon will the fixed payment agreement take effect?

You have to check your bank statement to see if the transaction has been made and the money has been withdrawn from your account. Please remember that you must set up the agreement before we send you an invoice for the membership fee as it may take some time for the fixed payment agreement to take effect. It is important that you check your account to see if the payment has been made once the membership fee reaches the date due.

The fixed agreement is between you and your bank, so CA can not help you transfer the agreement to a new account. However, you can set up a new agreement or contact your new bank about setting up an agreement.

Application for membership - I am a student – can I apply for membership?

Yes, and it is even free if you are under 30 years old and comply with the conditions of being granted free student membership. One of the many advantages of free student membership is the possibility of becoming eligible to receive unemployment benefit the day after you graduate. A free student membership does not only provide you with financial security when you graduate, but during your studies you will have access to a wide range of attractive offers and exclusive membership deals: Inspirational workshops, career counselling, and after-school events to name but a few.