| Abstract: |
"Since February 2006, self-employed, workers abroad and caregivers have the
opportunity to voluntarily insure themselves against unemployment (Voluntary
Public Unemployment Insurance). This scheme was initially scheduled to end in
2010. In 2011, the possibility of voluntary insurance was reorganized and
permanently set down in Book III. This rule is considered innovative and sets
new social impulses. So far, there is little information on the use of
insurance benefits. For this reason, the legal provisions of the voluntary
insurance are explained first. In the second step, the following questions
will be answered in regard to the largest user group, the self-employed: Who
are the formerly self-employed beneficiaries? How frequently and for how long
do these recipients receive benefits? In which labour force status do they
enter once their entitlement expires?" (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku) ((en)) |