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Unemployment benefits & RAV

Find your RAV / ORP through your canton

Estimated daily allowance

CHF 194

70% replacement rate · insured earnings capped at CHF 12,350/month.

Gross for 22 compensable days
CHF 4'258
Average month (21.7 days)
CHF 4'200

Before your first appointment

  • Start documented job applications during the notice period.
  • Register promptly with RAV / ORP and choose an unemployment fund.
  • Prepare ID, employment contracts, termination letter and salary slips.
  • Keep application records and attend all appointments.

Gross estimate before social deductions, waiting days and sanctions. Entitlement depends on contributions, availability for work and individual circumstances. The unemployment fund decides your insured earnings and entitlement; monthly payments vary with compensable working days.

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