Support for Unemployed Persons and Persons Seeking Employment Law

Likums "Bezdarbnieku un darba meklētāju atbalsta likums"

The Support for Unemployed Persons and Persons Seeking Employment Law has the objective to provide support for unemployed individuals, job seekers, and those at risk of unemployment to enhance their competitiveness in the labor market. The main institutions involved are the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and its agency, the State Employment Agency. Key stakeholders include unemployed persons, job seekers, and employers. This policy applies to Latvian citizens, non-citizens, EU citizens, and other specified groups residing in Latvia. It covers national-level interventions aimed at reducing unemployment and improving labor market participation. The policy includes active employment measures such as occupational training, paid temporary community work, and measures to increase competitiveness. Specific measures for older persons include programs to help individuals update their skills and qualifications to remain competitive in the labor market and personalized guidance to help older persons navigate their career paths and find suitable employment, among other policies. The State Employment Agency is responsible for implementing the measures, coordinating with local governments, and ensuring safe and healthy training conditions. The law was adopted on May 9, 2002, and came into force on July 1, 2002.