Question juridique clé
Whether Art. 9a(2) LACI allows the contribution reference period to be extended by the full duration of self-employment, up to two years, even if that exceeds the self-employment time falling within the ordinary two-year period.
Solution extraite
Yes. The statute permits extension by the duration of the self-employed activity itself, capped at two years, without an additional limitation to the part overlapping the ordinary contribution period.
Motifs extraits
The wording of Art. 9a(2) LACI is clear and contains no causal overlap restriction. The SECO directive adds an unauthorized condition and conflicts with the legislative text and purpose.