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Ending a job: notice, redundancy and the final envelope
Ending a job: notice, redundancy and the final envelope: a notice-period table per country by length of service, then one page per ending: redundancy and…
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What this guide covers
A notice-period table per country by length of service, then one page per ending: redundancy and the compensation plus whatever the unemployment fund adds on top, dismissal for cause and what the employer must prove, resignation, probation, ending a fixed-term contract early, and termination by mutual agreement — which looks generous and quietly costs people benefit later. Each section states the final settlement day, what must be in it, and the unused-leave payout.
One focus is "Termination by mutual agreement: what it costs you at the unemployment fund".
How to use it
Use Ending a job: notice, redundancy and the final envelope as a map of the process: identify the situation, check which country or authority owns the rule, and confirm the current version before a deadline or application.
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Search vocabulary in four languages
Terminology changes across borders. These are example phrases people use for the same subject in Estonian, Finnish, Russian and English; they are included as a practical vocabulary aid, not as hidden keywords.
| Language | Example phrase |
|---|---|
| Estonian | koondamishüvitis suurus arvutamine |
| Finnish | irtisanomisaika taulukko työntekijä |
| Russian | компенсация при сокращении Эстония |
| English | notice period Estonia by years of service |
Evidence and provenance
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Source: Riigi Teataja (Töölepingu seadus) and Töötukassa redundancy rules; Finlex (Työsopimuslaki) with the employment-service guidance; the Latvian and Lithuanian labour codes. · checked 2026-09-09
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Scope and boundaries
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Why it belongs on TempoLife
/jobs and unemployed (#65).
Frequently asked questions
What does this guide cover?
A notice-period table per country by length of service, then one page per ending: redundancy and the compensation plus whatever the unemployment fund adds on top, dismissal for cause and what the employer must prove, resignation, probation, ending a fixed-term contract early, and termination by mutual agreement — which looks generous and quietly costs people benefit later. Each section states the final settlement day, what must be in it, and the unused-leave payout. One focus is "Termination by mutual agreement…
What evidence does it use?
Riigi Teataja (Töölepingu seadus) and Töötukassa redundancy rules; Finlex (Työsopimuslaki) with the employment-service guidance; the Latvian and Lithuanian labour codes.
Where does this guide stop?
It explains the topic and points to primary or official sources. It does not replace a qualified professional, an official decision, or advice based on your own circumstances.
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