While the governing body of the main unemployment fund in Estonia has some disagreements, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications plans to forge ahead with an overhaul of the unemployment benefits system.
The government’s plan would reportedly create a budget shortfall of nearly €50 million in respect of the unemployment fund, which would need resolving.
It is still unclear what form the final version of the Unemployment Insurance Fund (Töötukassa) overhaul will take, while it is expected to be implemented next summer.
Stakeholders have expressed a desire to delay on its implementation, while the government plans to proceed on schedule.
Representatives of trade unions and employers discussed various options during the board meeting, but did not reach a firm agreement.
Read more: ERR.EE
