Unemployment benefits during holidays: What are your rights?

Questioner

As of June 30, I will no longer have a job. My one-year contract will not be extended. I want to go on vacation to Portugal for 6-8 weeks. Is it possible to postpone my unemployment benefit and have it start in September? If I am on vacation, I will of course not be able to meet the application requirement. And the last question: how long am I entitled to unemployment benefits? I have worked a total of 1 year and 9 months, on a closed and therefore not had unemployment benefits before. (I am 23 years old and still live with my mother)

Lawyer

Good morning, I just called for you. Unfortunately, it is not possible to postpone the WW application. You must submit it immediately. With this benefit you have 20 days per year. Please note that you really report that you are going on holiday.