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Legal Amendments to Employment Contracts Act enter into force on 1 August 20 May 2022
The European Union directive on transparent and predictable working conditions has been transposed into national law. The corresponding amendments come into
Business risk management Six important questions about whistleblowing 09 Mar 2022
The so-called Whistleblower Protection Act has raised many practical questions. Here are some of the most common questions that have been asked by clients of
Case study We advised German company RAUMEDIC 13 Jan 2022
Grant Thornton Baltic OÜ advised German company RAUMEDIC AG on the acquisition of aktsiaselts A&G. RAUMEDIC AG is a leading developer and manufacturer of
Labor Law Child leave system to change next year 29 Nov 2021
Effective 1 April 2022, when the system for taking child leave will change in the Employment Contracts Act, all parents of children under 14 years of age will
Legal Deadline for workplace risk assessments is approaching 18 Aug 2021
Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, employers must compile a risk assessment of the working environment. It is mandatory for employers who have at
Labor law What possibilities do employers have to stay afloat in a crisis? 09 Apr 2021
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 09 Apr 2021
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 25 Nov 2020
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 14 Aug 2020
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? 28 Apr 2020
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 14 Apr 2020
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? 13 Apr 2020
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? 18 Mar 2020
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? 17 Mar 2020
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? 03 Feb 2020
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! 17 Jul 2019
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 12 Jun 2019
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 04 Jun 2019
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
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