SSS – Unemployment

36-Month Contribution Requirement

The 36-Month Contribution Requirement states that members must have at least 36 posted monthly contributions to qualify for the unemployment benefit. Additionally, 12 of these must be paid within the last 18 months before separation.

This ensures that only active, contributing members can claim unemployment insurance.

Also known as

  • minimum contributions unemployment

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