Working abroad

During the preparations, attention should also be paid to the destination country's tax and social protection systems and the corresponding European Union rules. If a person works or lives in at least two member states of the European Union or the European Economic Area, Regulation No. 883/2004 on the coordination of social security systems applies. The corresponding regulation also sets the rules for which country pays unemployment benefits. Generally, it is paid by the country of the last place of employment, but in exceptional cases the unemployment benefit can also be paid by the country of residence.
If necessary, periods of employment or insurance accumulated in other countries are combined when determining unemployment benefits. Read more on the Unemployment Insurance Fund's website.

Help from a job mediator when starting a job abroad

If you plan to use the help of a job mediator when going to work abroad, make sure that the job mediator complies with the requirements set for the provision of job mediation services. If you have problems with your employer while working abroad, you can turn to the competent authority of the respective country, which deals with the inspection of working conditions. For example, if the problem has arisen in Estonia, you can contact the Labour Inspectorate. Information about which institution in a particular country deals with these issues can be obtained through the EURES network.