töötuskindlustust

Töötuskindlustus is a social insurance scheme in Estonia designed to provide financial support to individuals who have lost their employment through no fault of their own. It is a system that aims to mitigate the economic hardship experienced during periods of unemployment and facilitate the return to work.

The system is financed through contributions from both employers and employees, as well as state funding. These contributions are pooled into a fund from which unemployment benefits are paid out. Eligibility for benefits typically depends on having a sufficient period of employment and contributions prior to becoming unemployed.

The unemployment benefit is calculated based on an individual's previous earnings, with a maximum duration for which benefits can be received. In addition to financial support, unemployment insurance often includes services aimed at helping individuals find new employment, such as career counseling, training programs, and job search assistance. The goal is not only to provide a safety net but also to actively support the reintegration of the unemployed into the labor market. The administration and specific regulations of the töötuskindlustus are overseen by Estonian state institutions.