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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
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
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
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
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
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",
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Prevention Act Obligation to publicly disclose beneficial owners of companies
In September, a new amendment to the Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Prevention Act will enter into force, requiring companies to disclose data on
Labor Dispute Resolution Act Changes to be introduced to resolution of labor disputes
On 1 January 2018, a new Labour Dispute Resolution Act (hereinafter referred to as TVS by its Estonian acronym) will enter into force, supplanting the
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