Labor Law Consultation

06.12.2023

IS SENIOR SERVICE INTERRUPTED WHEN CHANGING JOB?

We have to change job and the question arises: "What happens to my work and insurance experience during the time between the end of one job and the start of another?". The main questions that concern this period of time are the following:

  1. Is my work experience interrupted?

During the time interval between the termination and the appointment of a new job, the service experience is interrupted.

  1. Is the social security experience interrupted?

The social security experience after December 31, 2004 is calculated in hours, days, months and years for the time during which individuals are insured for the social risks provided for by the law. When the person does not work during the time between the end of one job and the start of another job and is not registered at the labor office (or is registered, but does not have 12 months of social security experience in the last 18 months), the period will not count as social security experience.

  1. Are my health insurance rights interrupted?

In this case, it is important to distinguish health insurance rights from social security experience. In order for health insurance rights to be suspended, no more than 3 due monthly contributions must have been paid in a 36-month period. It is important to cover the minimum monthly health insurance contribution to the National Health Insurance Fund.

  1. Do I owe anything to the state during this period?

When starting a new job, it is recommended to check the insurance status of the person at the National Revenue Agency, which can also happen with a Personal Identification Code, by making a reference for a past period regarding insurance obligations owed to the state.

 

Reference:

Art. 9 of the Ordinance on the work record and work experience

Art. 40 of the Ordinance on pensions and insurance service

Art. 109 of the Law on Health Insurance

Art. 54a of the Social Insurance Code