Central

The Government is responsible for:

• Unemployment and labour market policy;
• Working environment policy;
• International cooperation;
• Provision of labour market services and labour market benefits (Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund);
• Occupational health policies and safety at work initiatives;
• Health and safety at work regulations and monitoring frameworks.

Labour market services include:

• Provision of information on the situation on the labour market, and of the labour market services and benefits;
• Job mediation;
• Labour market training;
• Career counselling;
• Work practice;
• Public work;
• Coaching for working life;
• Wage subsidy and business start-up subsidy;
• Adaptation of premises and equipment;
• Special aids and equipment;
• Communication support at interviews;
• Working with support persons.

Labour market benefits are:

• Unemployment allowance;
• Grants;
• Transport and accommodation benefits.

Regional

No competencies identified at the regional level.

Local ​

The Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund (Eesti Töötukassa) must cooperate with local governments, local government agencies and other service providers in the provision of labour market services and other assistance necessary for finding work to unemployed persons.

 Responsible ministries/bodies

Ministry of Social Affairs

Labour Inspectorate, under the Ministry of Social Affairs

Sources

Labour Market Services and Benefits Act