töötukassa

Töötukassa, officially the Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund, is a state institution in Estonia responsible for administering unemployment benefits and providing employment services. It operates as a legal entity under the oversight of the Ministry of Social Affairs and manages the unemployment insurance system, collecting contributions from employers and employees and disbursing benefits to insured unemployed persons.

In addition to administering benefits, Töötukassa implements active labor market policies designed to improve employability and re-enter the workforce. It offers career guidance, job mediation, and information on vacancies, as well as training and requalification programs, apprenticeships, and wage subsidies for eligible employers. The fund also provides services to employers, including recruitment support and funding for hiring or training new staff, and it supplies labor market information and statistics to help job seekers and businesses make informed decisions.

Organization and funding aspects are central to Töötukassa’s operations. The institution is led by a director general and governed by a supervisory board, with regional offices across Estonia. Its activities are funded mainly through unemployment insurance contributions paid by employers and employees, with additional support from the state budget and EU funds for targeted programs. Töötukassa collaborates with municipalities, educational institutions, and employers to implement its measures and align with broader social and labor market objectives in Estonia.