Unemployment insurance of R$ 1,813.03. How can I get it?
The bands for calculating unemployment insurance underwent an adjustment of 4.48%, according to the National Consumer Price Index (INPC) accumulated from January to December 2019, as published by the IBGE.
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In this way, the maximum installment to be paid to the worker – which was previously R$ 1,735.29 – increased to R$ 1,813.03.
To calculate the installments, it is necessary to take into account the average salary of the worker for the last three months prior to his/her dismissal.
The point is that no one can earn less than the minimum wage. Since the minimum wage was adjusted by R$4.11 at the turn of the year, the minimum unemployment insurance payment went from R$1,039.00 to R$1,039.00.
See how to do the calculation?
To calculate the value of the installments, the average salary of the last three months before dismissal is considered.
For those who earned R$ 1,599.62 – the salary is multiplied by 0.8% (80%), and the payment amount cannot be less than the minimum wage (R$ 1,045.00.
For those who earned more than R$ 2,666.29 – the installment amount will be R$ 1,813.03, invariably.
Number of installments to be received
This benefit is paid in three to five installments, depending on the number of months the worker was employed.
Furthermore, it is taken into account whether this is the first, second or third time that this type of request has been made.
- 1st request – If the worker has proven 12 to 23 months of service, they will receive four installments. If they can prove 24 months or more, they will receive five installments.
- 2nd request – If the worker has proven 9 to 11 months of service, they will be entitled to three installments. If they can prove 12 to 21 months, they will receive four installments. If they have proven more than 24 months of service, they will be entitled to five installments.
- 3rd request – If the worker has proven 6 to 11 months of service, they will be entitled to three installments. If they have 12 to 23 months of service, the payment will be in four installments. If they have 24 or more months of service, the government will pay five installments.
