Can returning seasonal workers access hardship funds or unemployment money from Austria?

Having worked in the resort until lockdown in March and returning in October to self-isolate in time for the anticipated resort opening, my job fell through and they will probably have to lay me and others off until the New Year. Can I work from January onwards? (ie. after the end of the transition periodTransition Period The transition period (also referred to as the implementation period) is the period following the UK's departure from the European Union (on 31.01.2020) until the end of 2020. An option to extend this period has not been taken up by the UK government.) Am I able to get any unemployment money or access any hardship funds?

Eligibility for benefits in Austria is tied to contributions to the Austrian social security system. Further information can be found at: https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=1101&langId=en&intPageId=4410

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