Supported employment measure – subsidised employment

Užimtumo rėmimo priemonė "Įdarbinimas subsidijuojant"

The primary goal of the subsidized employment programme is to employ individuals sent by the Employment Service or to retain the jobs of individuals specified in Article 25, points 11, 12, and 13 of the law. This is achieved by reimbursing employers for part of the wage costs of these individuals, as well as retaining the jobs of employed individuals who were placed on downtime or had it terminated under specific conditions. The main institution involved is the Employment Service of Lithuania, with employers as key stakeholders. The programme targets unemployed individuals specified in Article 25, points 2-9, and aims to help them integrate into the labor market. It also creates special conditions for the unemployed specified in Article 25, points 1, 10, 11, 12, and 13 to remain in the labor market. The programme is national in scope. The programme includes wage subsidies for employers hiring the specified individuals. The subsidy amount is calculated based on the provisions of Article 41, parts 2, 3, and 4 of the law. The subsidy is paid for up to 6 months within an 18-month period, up to 36 months within a 48-month period, or indefinitely, depending on the category of the employed individuals. The article's revision takes effect from July 1, 2024.