The competent institutions ensure that jobseekers receive a replacement income. This provides security during transition between jobs and facilitates reintegration into the workforce. At a macro level, financial support acts as a counter-cyclical instrument in maintaining stability and demand during economic downturn.

The specific guidelines in this section are:

• Ensuring the adequacy of benefit
• Granting benefits on time and accurately
• Respect entitlement conditions with the aim of stimulating reintegration