Töötukassad

Töötukassad, formally known as the Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund, is a public legal person established by the Estonian Parliament in 2000. Its primary mission is to provide unemployment insurance benefits and offer support services to job seekers. The fund is financed through contributions from employers and employees, as well as state budget allocations.

The core functions of Töötukassad include administering unemployment insurance payments, providing career counseling, offering vocational training and retraining programs, and supporting job placement services. The organization aims to help individuals who have lost their jobs to find new employment as quickly as possible and to mitigate the economic and social consequences of unemployment.

Töötukassad operates through a network of regional offices across Estonia, ensuring accessibility for all citizens. The fund also plays a role in labor market policy, collecting data and providing insights to inform government decisions regarding employment and social security. Its activities are overseen by a supervisory board composed of representatives from the government, employers' organizations, and trade unions. The ultimate goal of Töötukassad is to foster a stable and dynamic labor market in Estonia.