töötutoetustele

Töötutoetused are benefits provided in Estonia to individuals who have become unemployed. These payments are intended to offer financial support during the period of job searching. The primary institution responsible for administering these benefits is the Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund (Töötukassa).

Eligibility for töötutoetused generally requires registration as unemployed with Töötukassa and active participation in job-seeking activities. The amount and duration of the benefit depend on factors such as the individual's previous employment history, including the length of their insured employment and their average salary during that period. There are typically different types of benefits, such as unemployment benefit and basic unemployment benefit, with varying conditions.

To receive unemployment benefits, individuals must meet specific criteria, which include having been employed for a certain period before becoming unemployed and actively looking for new work. Töötukassa also offers additional services alongside financial support, such as career counseling, training programs, and assistance in finding employment. The goal of these combined measures is to help unemployed individuals re-enter the labor market as efficiently as possible. The system aims to provide a safety net while encouraging self-sufficiency through employment.