Is someone on unpaid leave entitled to unemployment benefits?


A person who was sent by his employer, not voluntarily, on unpaid vacation, may be entitled to unemployment benefits if he is on unpaid leave for at least 30 days.
If the worker has vacation days left, he will not receive payment for the first unemployment days, up to the number of vacation days left to his credit before his departure on unpaid leave.
It is important to report to Employment Service Bureau close to the departure on unpaid leave. You may lose your rights if you linger.