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What possibilities do employers have to stay afloat in a crisis?
Labor law What possibilities do employers have to stay afloat in a crisis?
The coronavirus restrictions have put many employers in a very difficult situation. When turnover is down, it’s time to analyse what would lead the company through the difficult times – applying for a new salary compensation from the government, temporary pay cuts, leave or layoffs.
Kristel Tiits
Kristel Tiits
| 4 min read | 09 Apr 2021
Home offices have been the biggest game-changer in employment relationships
Labor law Home offices have been the biggest game-changer in employment relationships
The coronavirus crisis, which started a little more than a year ago, changed quite a few things in employment relationships. One of the most important changes has been the widespread use of working from home offices. Provided that the nature of the job had some degree of compatibility with the format, employees were allowed to work remotely by companies and organisations where this had not previously been the practice.
Kristel Tiits
Kristel Tiits
| 3 min read | 09 Apr 2021
Grant Thornton Baltic saade Kasvukursil Äripäeva raadios
Remote working Remote working leads the concept of employment injury to absurd
The employer has an obligation to ensure the safety of its employee, but in the conditions of a home office, a legal requirement may become absurd, it was stated on Äripäev raadio’s ,,Kasvukursil’’.
25 Nov 2020
Unemployed people can temporarily work, and their benefits increase
Labor law Unemployed people can temporarily work, and their benefits increase
Amendments to the Labour Market Services and Benefits Act (hereinafter LMSBA) and the Unemployment Insurance Act create the possibility of temporary employment, in other words, accepting temporary job offers during registered unemployment, plus unemployment allowance and unemployment insurance benefit increase. Grant Thornton Baltic's legal manager Kristel Tiits and legal adviser Lee Laanemäe explain the details in their article.
14 Aug 2020
How to organize a general meeting of shareholders regarding to COVID-19?
Legal How to organize a general meeting of shareholders regarding to COVID-19?
Only a few companies have included an option of a virtual shareholders’ general meeting – e.g. using an instant messaging service or electronic voting application. Grant Thornton Baltic legal manager Kristel Tiits explains how to rectify this situation.
Kristel Tiits
Kristel Tiits
| 28 Apr 2020
Grant Thornton Baltic saade Kasvukursil Äripäeva raadios
Labor law There are opportunities for labour cost savings
The government aid measures to alleviate the corona crisis have become rather confusing for entrepreneurs. According to Äripäev's radio program "Kasvukursil", there are in fact several ways for labour cost savings. In the studio were legal manager Kristel Tiits, HR manager Marge Litvinova and IT manager Arko Kurg from Grant Thornton Batic.
14 Apr 2020
How to apply for employee benefits from temporary subsidy program?
Labour law How to apply for employee benefits from temporary subsidy program?
A subsidy to employees affected by the COVID-19 crisis was established by order of Estonian Government from March 23rd, 2020 „Employment program 2017-2020 . To apply for the employee subsidy the employer must meet 2 out of 3 requirements. What are those requirements and what action must employer take? Grant Thornton Baltic legal adviser Lee Laanemäe and legal manager Kristel Tiits explain the subject and give recommendations for further steps.
13 Apr 2020
What can employers do to minimize losses from coronavirus?
Labor law What can employers do to minimize losses from coronavirus?
Estonia declared a state of emergency (defined in national law as “emergency situation”) on 12 March 2020 and this affects the rights and responsibilities arising from employment relationships. What steps can an employer take to slow the spread of the virus while keeping the work processes flowing, and what are an employee’s rights to refuse to come to work? Grant Thornton Baltic specialists Kristel Tiits and Lee Laanemäe give overview and suggestions on how to best deal with the current situation.
Kristel Tiits
Kristel Tiits
| 18 Mar 2020
How to protect copyright in employment relationships?
Intellectual property How to protect copyright in employment relationships?
In simple terms, copyright is the right over intellectual property. Copyright is gained automatically and requires no separate registration or other completion of formalities. Grant Thornton Baltic specialists Kristel Tiits and Lee Laanemäe are explaining the details in depth in their article.
17 Mar 2020
A pay raise for employees returning from childcare leave?
Labor law A pay raise for employees returning from childcare leave?
When it is time for the parent to return to work after childcare leave, they are entitled under the Employment Contracts Act to improved work conditions, including a pay raise, if conditions and salary level have improved for other employees in the meantime. Is the returning employee on par with others?
Kristel Tiits
Kristel Tiits
| 03 Feb 2020
Don’t forget to dismiss your temporary employee after the contract ends!
Labour Law Don’t forget to dismiss your temporary employee after the contract ends!
Temporary employees are usually employed under fixed-term employment contracts, and it is important to note the differences compared to contracts with indefinite term.
Kristel Tiits
Kristel Tiits
| 17 Jul 2019
When an employment relationship ends in discord
Labour law When an employment relationship ends in discord
According to the Employment Contracts Act, there are two grounds for cancelling an employment contract: ordinary and extraordinary. The easiest option is agreement between the parties, but what are the other options? How to dismiss someone who drinks on the job? Read more from our legal manager Kristel Tiits's article.
Kristel Tiits
Kristel Tiits
| 12 Jun 2019
Working on public holidays must be paid at double the rate
Employment Contracts Act Working on public holidays must be paid at double the rate
The midsummer holidays of St. John’s Day and Victory Day are getting closer and it is the right time to look at working on public holidays. When do employees have the right to a shortened workday or a day off work? What are the exceptions? To prevent misunderstandings, employers should think about such situations early on.
Kristel Tiits
Kristel Tiits
| 04 Jun 2019
Processing of personal data in employment relations
GDPR Processing of personal data in employment relations
A year has passed since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) entered into force on 25 May 2018. The main purpose of the regulation is to give individuals more control over what data about them is processed. The GDPR also applies to employment relations where the employer processes personal data of employees.
Kristel Tiits
Kristel Tiits
| 22 May 2019
Occupational safety obligations of employer are getting a bit easier
Occupational Health and Safety Act Occupational safety obligations of employer are getting a bit easier
Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act that came into force on 1 January 2019 will lead to a decrease in the administrative burden on employers.
Kristel Tiits
Kristel Tiits
| 29 Jan 2019
Obligation to disclose data regarding beneficial owners
Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Prevention Act Obligation to disclose data regarding beneficial owners
From the 1st of September 2018, all Estonian companies will be required to submit data on their beneficial owners to the Commercial Register of Estonia.
Kristel Tiits
Kristel Tiits
| 16 Aug 2018
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