Free anonymous helpline Mon-Fri from 8.30-17.00 +372 660 7320
Estonia protects the rights of foreign workers to prevent labour exploitation and human trafficking.
Labor trafficking is a crime where a person is forced to work under unusual conditions by exploiting their vulnerable situation or lack of awareness of their rights.
The Estonian state offers free assistance and counselling to foreign workers to ensure their rights are protected.
Anti-Trafficking Advisory Helpline:
+372 660 7320
Do you feel your rights are being violated?
Anti-Trafficking Advisory Helpline
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+372 660 7320
Mon-Fri 08.30-17.00
EST, RUS, ENG
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Working in Estonia – ABC Guide
Download the Labour Inspectorate’s info sheet about working in Estonia and your rights. Available in Estonian, English, Russian, Ukrainian, Moldovan, and Uzbek.
- In Estonia, full-time work is 40 hours per week; overtime must be compensated.
- If you sign an employment contract immediately after entering the EU, your employer must pay you the Estonian average gross salary of €2011/month.
- The employer must provide safety equipment and necessary training.
The awareness campaign “Protecting Foreigners’ Employment Rights to Prevent Human Trafficking” is funded 75% by the Internal Security Fund (project “Prevention of Serious Hidden Crimes”) and 25% by the state budget.
More info: https://www.justdigi.ee/ministeerium-uudised-ja-kontakt/el-ja-rahvusvaheline-koostoo/projektid-valisvahenditest
Last updated: 05.09.2025