The purpose of the Helsinki benefit is to support the employment of unemployed Helsinki residents. The benefit can be granted for hiring an unemployed Helsinki resident who has been unemployed for a minimum of three months and whose need for services has been evaluated by Helsinki Employment Services.
The Helsinki benefit covers 50% of the hiring expenses, at most EUR 1500 per month. The benefit may be granted for a maximum period of 12 months. In the case of an apprenticeship, the benefit can be granted for the entire duration of the apprenticeship period.
Applying for the Helsinki benefit
You can apply for the Helsinki benefit via the online Helsinki benefit service or by submitting the application form with the required attachments.
How the process works
1. Hire an unemployed Helsinki resident.
2. Make sure that the conditions for granting the Helsinki benefit are met.
3. Submit your Helsinki benefit application. You can apply for the Helsinki benefit via the online Helsinki benefit service or using the application form. Be sure to attach the necessary attachments to the application.
4. You will be informed of the decision by letter.
5. The City pays the Helsinki benefit to the employer.
6. Report any changes in the employment relationship.
Processing time
About four weeks
Additional information
You can apply for the Helsinki benefit via the online Helsinki benefit service or by submitting the application form with the required attachments.
Submit a completed application with attachments:
Electronically using the service's
https://suojattusahkoposti.hel.fi/(Link leads to external service)
secure connection to
helsinkilisa@hel.fi(Link opens default mail program)
.
By post to the Helsinki Employment Services Helsinki benefit
PO Box 70
00099 Helsingin kaupunki