We offer assistance and inspiration to all our members throughout their working lives.
We have more than 100 years' experience and 185,000 members. You can count on us to help you make the right choices. We are one of the largest Danish unemployment insurance fund and trade union open to all trades.
Choose the offer that suits you both personally and financially
No matter where you are in your working life we have an offer to suit you. We can offer both unemployment insurance and a variety of trade union services to match your particular needs. We also offer services for students, self-employed or seniors. Everyone is welcome at Krifa, regardless of trade or profession.
You can buy a membership in our trade union from just DKK 150 per month. Depending on your chosen package, you can get legal advice over the phone, legal representation in court cases and many more benefits. You also get access to the services of our competent career advisers and job satisfaction consultants. At the same time you will be able to attend our various events and webinars which focus on all the things that may boost your job satisfaction. Please note that our events and webinars are held in Danish. However, you may call us for advice in English on tel. 7227 7227 workdays from 08.00 to 17.00 hrs. (Fridays 08.00 to 15.00 hrs.)
You can combine our unemployment insurance (A-kasse) with a trade union membership for the best possible security – or you can choose unemployment insurance only.
Our unemployment insurance fund supports you with financial benefits if you lose your job, guidance for your job search, career counselling, and a range of digital and mobile self-service options.
Please note that most of our communication, services, and documents are available in Danish only.
You can also add our optional Pay Protection Insurance (Lønsikring) for extra financial security. It supplements your unemployment benefits with up to DKK 21,000 per month if you lose your job. The insurance covers involuntary unemployment after a 6-month qualification period and can pay out for up to 6 or 12 months, depending on your chosen plan.
Find out more by calling us at +45 7227 7227 on weekdays from 08:00–17:00 (Fridays 08:00–15:00)
As an employee, you must meet the following criteria in order to qualify for unemployment benefits:
You must have been a member of a Danish unemployment insurance fund ("A-kasse") for at least a year.
You must meet an income requirement of 286.632 DKK. Or - if you have previously received unemployment benifits - you must meet the minimum employment criteria of 1,924 hours of paid work if you have full-time unemployment insurance, and 1,258 hours if you have part-time unemployment insurance.
You must have been working under standard salary and employment conditions
If you are a student, have just completed an education, or are self-employed, please contact us for further information.
We have made a guide which explains the four steps you need to take to register as unemployed. It is important that you take these steps no later than on your first day of unemployment.
As a customer you can apply for holiday allowance. We recommend that you apply for your holiday allowance no later than one month before you plan to take your holiday if you want to be sure to receive the allowance before your holiday begins.
If you are an employee:
As an employee, you are required to notify your employer about your pregnancy in accordance with the applicable notice periods:
The mother must inform the employer of her pregnancy at least three months before she is expected to give birth (due date)
The father or co-mother must inform the employer about his/her absence at least 4 weeks before the due date.
If you are unemployed:
If you are unemployed and are going on maternity leave, you must deregister as unemployed with the Job Centre and inform us no later than on the 1st day of your maternity leave. We will notify Udbetaling Danmark of your period of leave.
Udbetaling Danmark is the public authority responsible for paying your maternity maintenance.
As an expecting mother you can go on maternity leave four weeks before your due date.
As a father or co-mother, you must notify us of your parental leave no later than on the day on which you wish to start your leave.
Krifa's Pay Protection insurance covers the beneficiary in the event of involuntary unemployment.
You will qualify for payment if:
You have had Pay Protection Insurance (Lønsikring) for at least 6 months (qualification period)
You have worked at least 6 consecutive months before becoming unemployed
You did not receive your notice of termination during the qualification period
If these conditions are met, the insurance can pay you between DKK 1,000 and DKK 21,000 per month on top of your unemployment benefits.
You can choose between a 6-month or 12-month payout period, depending on your selected coverage. The exact amount depends on your salary and coverage level at the time you took out the insurance.