Waiting days (G-days)
What does it mean?
G-days (g-dage) are unpaid waiting days imposed when you become unemployed — typically two days within 22 weeks and further days if repeated unemployment occurs within that window.
G-days delay the start of dagpenge payment but do not reduce total entitlement length equivalently — rules are detailed in unemployment insurance legislation. Employer may be liable for G-day pay in some termination scenarios.
Plan finances for the initial unemployment period including G-days and possible karens (waiting month) from a-kasse membership. Emergency budgeting prevents crisis in first weeks.
Check current G-day count and employer liability with a-kasse when facing termination — collective agreements sometimes modify employer obligations during notice.
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