Draft Law Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Date: 2025-06-12 05:25
Total Speeches: 96
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 1h 34m
AI Summaries: 96/96 Speeches (100.0%)
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Summary
The first reading of draft law 602, amending the Employment Contracts Act and other laws, was presented at a sitting of the Riigikogu. The draft’s aim is to create a better-functioning employment relationship and greater flexibility for both employers and employees in the modern labor market. The core of the main changes involves establishing agreements on flexible working hours (including the possibility of agreeing on a working hour range of 10–30 hours per week, with certain working hours guaranteed) and clearer regulation of weekly rest periods (under regular working hours, at least 48 consecutive hours of rest per week; under summed working hours, at least 36 hours). In addition, the draft addresses the minimum hourly wage floor and the written form of overtime hours, which is voluntary for both parties. The draft has generated a wide-ranging discussion and involves various stakeholders, including trade unions and employer representatives. At the end of the reading, the procedure was concluded and a vote was held on the first reading of the draft.
Decisions Made 1
First reading completed; voting results: 16 members of the Riigikogu in favor, 33 against – the bill did not receive approval to conclude the first reading.
Most Active Speaker
Tanel Kiik (63JvL6tKBQE) – a left-leaning politician (SDE faction). He has been one of the most active participants in this discussion, posing questions and participating in several interviews and responses in a role that is central to the field of labor relations. His participation tends towards a left-wing position.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar declared the recess over, greeted his colleagues and the audience, and announced that item 20 on the agenda was the first reading of Draft Act 602, initiated by the government, concerning amendments to the Employment Contracts Act and other acts. He then invited Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry Erkki Keldo to the Riigikogu podium as the presenter.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
AI Summary
The proposal amends the Employment Contracts Act so that flexible working time agreements may be concluded in employment relationships (with a working hour range of 10–30 hours per week, guaranteed hours, and additional hours being voluntary and in written form), and establishes a minimum weekly rest period of 48 consecutive hours in the case of standard working time or 36 hours in the case of aggregated working time, excluding minors and new employees, in order to increase employee protection and flexibility and reduce the use of contracts for services.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Hussar thanks the Minister and notes that he truly has quite a lot of questions, and asks Tanel Kiik to respond.
Tanel Kiik
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Tanel Kiik accuses the minister of making false claims, noting that over 20 trade unions and organizations oppose the draft bill because it diminishes the workers' sense of security.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
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Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry Erkki Keldo stated that flexible working hours are needed in seasonal work and trade, and that it should be legally possible to enter into a flexible employment contract that would guarantee the employee all social benefits and reduce the risks associated with contracts for services, while maintaining full-time employment for a large portion of the work.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar invites Reili Rand to speak.
Reili Rand
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Reili Rand notes that although work has been done on the bill, the current draft is different from what was negotiated with the stakeholders, and originally, the option of a flexible employment contract was intended to be available only to specific target groups, such as pupils, university students, people with reduced working capacity, and pensioners. She asks what considerations led the government to suddenly decide, without consulting the labor market parties, to extend casual wage contracts to all employees.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
AI Summary
Erkki Keldo stresses that even though the Social Democrats are no longer part of the government, the compromise reached by the previous administration remains valid, meaning everyone has an equal opportunity to work flexibly, provided that is reasonable.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The Chairman invites Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart to the stage.
Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
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This entire flexible system is primarily for the benefit of employers and places all the risks on the employees. Furthermore, the bill has been drafted in accordance with the ideology of the Reform Party, prioritizing the interests of employers rather than the protection of workers, which is why cooperation with trade unions was not carried out.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
AI Summary
Erkki Keldo stated that the Employment Contracts Act must be brought into alignment with the realities of the labor market through a compromise that takes into account seasonal work and various sectors, aiming to make the labor market more flexible and liberal.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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This is a request to call Vadim Belobrovtsev to the stage.
Vadim Belobrovtsev
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Belobrovtsev asked why the central confederation of trade unions organized the demonstration, and emphasized that labor legislation must be developed through agreement among social partners, not as a unilateral and rushed decision by the government, as this has created a crisis of trust between the government and the trade unions.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
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Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry Erkki Keldo stated that he has always valued social dialogue, has met with both trade unions and employers, and seeks to find solutions through compromise. However, he stressed that the unions' desire to mandate collective agreements is not appropriate in many sectors where flexibility is essential for employers.
Helmen Kütt
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Helmen Kütt asks whether the claim made by the Estonian Trade Union Confederation—that the draft bill permits the employer to establish part-time work and pay only 25% of the agreed salary during months when turnover is low or when there is another reason for refusing to provide work—is correct or incorrect, and requests the minister to answer yes or no.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar invites Helmen Kütt to speak.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
AI Summary
Erkki Keldo emphasized that the claim that agreed-upon remuneration can be unilaterally changed by one party to 25% is false; changes to working hours and wages must be bilateral, documented in a form reproducible in writing, and signed by both parties.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The Chairman asked Jaak Aab to take the floor.
AI Summary
Jaak Aab emphasizes that the current law fails to ensure adequate protection for employees and gives employers a strong position when introducing flexibility, meaning that international labor law experience must be taken into account.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
AI Summary
Erkki Keldo confirmed that mechanisms have been established to protect low-wage earners (such as the 1.2-fold minimum rate), that compliance with the law is relied upon, and the Labor Inspectorate will intervene if necessary. Simultaneously, however, the aim is to offer benevolent employers and employees flexible employment contracts with a fixed workload, while also combating undeclared work.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The Chairman thanks the audience and calls upon Lauri Laats.
Lauri Laats
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Lauri Laats criticized the minister's statement, arguing that the option for service agreements won't disappear, and suggested signing a flexible schedule contract similar to the minister's, which would tie the work output to inflation or the economic cycle, to demonstrate its effectiveness.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
AI Summary
Erkki Keldo stated that Estonia does not plan to further restrict service contracts or the freedom of work and enterprise. Instead, they are only offering the option of flexible contracts because work is project-based and individuals and families have diverse needs.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The Chairman called Züleyxa Izmailova to speak.
Züleyxa Izmailova
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Züleyxa Izmailova asks what the claim that the draft bill makes "going to work easier" actually means, and critically notes that it allows paying only the minimum wage to minors or employees with limited work experience, thereby creating inequality in employment.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
AI Summary
Erkki Keldo explains that flexible working hours can be agreed upon under the employment contract, but the vast majority nevertheless continues with the standard full-time workload, 40 hours a week, and the working conditions and salary are mutually agreed upon between two adults.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Hussar asks Tiit Maran to come forward and take the floor.
Tiit Maran
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Tiit Maran asks why issues concerning employees do not seem to generate interest, how much support the trade unions have given the draft bill compared to those who oppose it, and why this was done without negotiations—instead being forced through by yielding to the demands of the business owners.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
AI Summary
He/She emphasizes that employers and employees must not be pitted against each other, because both are beneficial to one another, and flexible labor relations and a liberal labor market have served us well, given that trade unions represent only about 4–7% of employees, and the rest must be given more freedoms.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar called upon Tanel Kiik to speak.
Tanel Kiik
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Tanel Kiik criticizes the minister's superior attitude towards trade unions and asks where such an attitude stems from, comparing it to the Reform Party's 1% support rating.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
AI Summary
Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry Erkki Keldo apologized for the possible air of superiority towards the trade unions, confirmed that he had answered questions directly, had met with both sides, and would continue the dialogue, stressing that the final outcome of the draft bill is a political compromise and that answering based on facts does not imply disrespect.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Hussar called Lauri Läänemets to the stage.
Lauri Läänemets
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Lauri Läänemets emphasizes that dialogue-based management and a true compromise are essential, noting that the current discussion does not constitute a compromise. Furthermore, the lack of security puts the employee in a weaker position, which is why he asks the minister to clarify what additional employee protection provisions are included in the draft bill.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
AI Summary
Erkki Keldo said that the terms and conditions of the flexible employment contract must be genuinely altered following the retail trade pilot project, ensuring a minimum of 10 hours of work per week, voluntary and written agreed-upon additional hours, and increased protection for employees, including that the remuneration for a flexible contract should be at least 1.2 times the minimum hourly wage, and the development of employee qualifications.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar invites Reili Rand to speak.
Reili Rand
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Reili Rand alleges that, without the social democrats, the new government has abandoned evidence- and knowledge-based decision-making, and that social dialogue has been discarded. She further questions whether the proposed casual wage bill could exacerbate wage poverty if precarious employment models become dominant, leaving many workers without stable income and social guarantees.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
AI Summary
This draft bill is not based on the minister's personal discretion, but is the result of long-term deliberation and multiple rounds of consultation, grounded in the practices of highly developed nations and cooperation between trade unions and employers. Furthermore, while there are ideological differences, it will not increase wage poverty and represents an agreement reached between adults.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar addresses Madis Kallas and presents a request to him.
Madis Kallas
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Madis Kallas stated that, based on the discussions, he has not found a single clear reference point, and although the interests of the employees have been considered, he asked the Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry what steps are planned through the ministry to strengthen trade unions and increase their participation.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
AI Summary
Erkki Keldo stated that publishing the exact percentage of trade union membership is complicated, and only a range was provided. Although there are no plans to change existing collective agreements or draft a new sectoral agreement, the system works well in certain fields, such as for doctors, nurses, and teachers. However, the global trend shows a decline in union representation due to flexible work environments and diverse employment forms, which makes establishing a single standard employment contract increasingly difficult.
Riina Sikkut
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Riina Sikkut notes that the Employment Contracts Act does not reflect reality, and flexibility in employment contracts could potentially trap workers in low-productivity sectors. However, the IMF recommends restructuring and transitioning to higher-productivity sectors, and she questions how the current draft bill helps achieve these objectives.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar asked Riina Sikkut to come and speak.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
AI Summary
The government emphasizes the importance of investing in education and skills development, because higher qualifications lead to higher salaries and greater economic added value, and further training is offered through the Unemployment Insurance Fund, but the flexibility of the Employment Contracts Act does not solve the skills problem, and comprehensive measures are needed.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The speech consists only of inviting Lauri Laats.
Lauri Laats
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Lauri Laats argues that wages should be linked to inflation, and if inflation exceeds 2%, the salary would drop, which could serve as an incentive to keep inflation under control.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
AI Summary
For the sake of economic growth and increased prosperity, a reasonable degree of inflation is necessary, stemming from wage increases and rising service prices. Although the situation is complex, the legislator in the Riigikogu has the opportunity to set these limits through proposals.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar made a short remark, addressing Anti Allas: "Please."
Anti Allas
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Anti Allas asked the minister, during the drafting process, to carefully review the impact of flexibility on employees, conduct a risk analysis that includes weighing the pros and cons, and identify and minimize potential risks, especially concerning more vulnerable employees.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
AI Summary
A flexible employment contract must not increase the employee's risks. Furthermore, the law must be flexible enough to motivate the transition from a contract for services to a full employment contract, while ensuring mutual responsibility. This should include, for example, a salary 1.2 times the minimum wage and voluntary additional hours documented in writing.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar asks Jaak Aab to come.
AI Summary
Jaak Aab criticizes the attitude of the government and ministers, which directs public sector employers to terminate or not extend collective agreements and disregard amendments to the Employment Contracts Act, citing the termination of tripartite meetings and the lack of mandate of Minister Erkki Keldo, and providing examples from Hoolekandeteenused (Welfare Services), the Environmental Agency's weather service, and the Rescue Board.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
AI Summary
Erkki Keldo said that he is open to meetings and dialogue with both parties. He explained that the government does not intend to conclude additional collective agreements in new areas, adding that decisions in this field are left for the respective sectors to make themselves. He also noted that messages circulating in the media might be part of a campaign.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar calls Züleyxa Izmailova to the podium.
Züleyxa Izmailova
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Züleyxa Izmailova delivered a critical and probing speech in which she condemned the government's plan to eliminate overtime pay for part-time and flexible work arrangements, thereby reducing employees' incomes. She questioned whether lower wages genuinely lead to greater flexibility and asked why trade unions oppose this change.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
AI Summary
Additional hours are voluntary, and both their scheduling and any potential changes must be made with the written agreement of both parties.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The Chairman invited Madis Kallas to speak.
Madis Kallas
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Madis Kallas stated that workers' rights and the strength of trade unions form the foundation of the economy and reputation of democratic nations where freedoms are upheld. He expressed concern that the draft legislation and the associated feedback are leading toward a reduction in rights and freedoms, and questioned whether this is truly the case.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
AI Summary
In his presentation, Erkki Keldo confirms that the Employment Contracts Act factually increases freedoms and opportunities by allowing fixed workloads—full-time or part-time—and various percentage rates (e.g., 0.25; 0.5; 0.4; 0.75). He further explains that trade unions wish to restrict this flexibility only within the scope of a collective agreement.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Hussar invites Riina Sikkut to speak.
Riina Sikkut
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Riina Sikkut emphasizes that the plan to increase the number of indefinite employment contracts does not enhance economic flexibility. Instead, it keeps workers trapped in low-productivity sectors, thereby hindering productivity growth and the transition to higher-productivity sectors—a move that runs counter to the IMF's recommendations.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar calls for action, saying, "Now is your time."
Riina Sikkut
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Riina Sikkut said that productivity must be raised to a level that exceeds the European Union average.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The Chairman expressed his thanks.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
AI Summary
Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry Erkki Keldo said that people need to acquire qualifications and skills through the education system to enter higher added-value sectors where workers are continuously needed, and the impact of flexible employment contracts on skill development remains remote to him.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar called upon Helmen Kütt to take the floor.
Helmen Kütt
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Helmen Kütt said that it is very sad to belittle or ridicule those who oppose the draft joint appeal. She also pointed out that the Estonian Doctors’ Association and other healthcare workers are concerned about the amendment to subsection 4 of § 52 of the Employment Contracts Act, which mandates consecutive daily and weekly rest periods. This concern stems from the significant labor shortage and excessive workload in healthcare, compounded by the fact that they have not been included in the discussion.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
AI Summary
Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry Erkki Keldo said that he would answer questions factually, and that the trade unions do not support the draft bill because they want flexible employment contracts to be in accordance with collective agreements.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
This is a brief request for the Minister to conclude his reply.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
AI Summary
The report confirms that the legal uncertainties arising from the decision of the European Court of Justice will be resolved, and Estonia's long-standing practice regarding rest periods will be restored: at least 48 consecutive hours of rest for standard working time, and at least 36 consecutive hours of rest per week in the case of aggregated working time, such as shift work, without any reductions, in order to ensure legal clarity.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The Chairman asks that Allas be given the floor.
Anti Allas
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I sincerely want to understand the pros and cons so that I can explain both sides to my constituents.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
AI Summary
The statement contains only the word "Of course!", which expresses clear agreement.
Anti Allas
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Anti Allas discusses how the Employment Contracts Act assists in retaining good employees during challenging times, and whether a part-time employment contract is currently permissible—for instance, a quarter-time position—and how it differs.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
AI Summary
Erkki Keldo emphasizes that flexible working time means there are no fixed working hours, and by agreement, one can choose a full-time or part-time workload. Furthermore, during economically difficult times, the employer can, with the employee’s consent, change the workload to ensure the company's continuation. If the company is struggling financially, additional work is not mandatory for the employee, and applying pressure or using unfair methods is prohibited by law, and one should contact the Labour Inspectorate.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Toomas Kivimägi called Lauri Läänemets.
Lauri Läänemets
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Lauri Läänemets asserts that there is no genuine dialogue or compromise between trade unions and employers, and that the protection mechanisms presented by the minister do not offer workers a sense of security—they are, in fact, the actual problem.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
AI Summary
Our objective is to introduce additional flexibility in employment, based on the voluntary agreement of two adults, by offering a flexible employment contract as an alternative to contracts for services. Crucially, this approach simultaneously guarantees everyone their rights and social benefits, including the option to appeal to the Labor Inspectorate if needed. If this law is passed, the majority of employment relationships will continue to be standard full-time work.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi invites Anti Hauga to speak.
Anti Haugas
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Anti Haugas provides examples involving a mother with young children and a student. They are both aware that they are capable of working at least 10 hours a week under agreed terms regarding the method, time, and location. He questions whether the current regulations permit them to work more—say, 20 to 30 hours a week.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
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Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry Erkki Keldo said that the crux of the legal amendment is to provide the opportunity to work under a contract of mandate, as an employment contract does not currently offer this. However, a contract of mandate does not guarantee social benefits, and the 1.2-times minimum rate does not automatically increase salaries. In the case of a flexible employment contract, the worker’s hourly wage must be paid significantly higher if the goal is to pay someone a 1,000-euro salary.
Aleksei Jevgrafov
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Aleksei Yevgrafov asks the esteemed Minister when the Ministry began working on the amendment to the law, and whether this occurred during his tenure or prior to his arrival.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi called Aleksei Jevgrafov to the stage.
Majandus- ja tööstusminister Erkki Keldo
AI Summary
The aim of the discussion, which has lasted over ten years, and the specific pilot project in the retail sector is to determine if and how real alternatives can be offered to service contracts. This involves examining the practices of other countries and assessing their compatibility with Estonian legislation—the entire process has been a long one.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Toomas Kivimägi tells Riina Sikkut that the hour is late and her question limit has been reached, and asks whether she actually has a question for the presiding officer.
Riina Sikkut
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Riina Sikkut asks the Chair of the session whether the version of the draft bill printed in the hall is correct, noting that a version offering flexibility for all sectors and target groups of workers has never been submitted for the consultation round, and questions whether the version currently being used is therefore erroneous.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
I must admit that I haven't personally verified this, but I trust the staff of the Sessional Department and I am completely convinced that this is the correct draft bill; thank you, Mr. Minister, and now we will hear Madis Timpson's report on the discussion held in the Legal Affairs Committee.
Madis Timpson
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The Legal Affairs Committee discussed the draft bill concerning the involvement of trade unions, flexible working hours, minimum rates, and health insurance on May 19. Business risks and the student work brigade were also discussed. It was decided to add the draft bill to the plenary session agenda on June 10, conclude the first reading, and appoint Madis Timpson as the representative of the lead committee.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Toomas Kivimägi thanked the audience, stated that there were no questions, and Vladimir Arhipov opened the discussions on behalf of the Estonian Centre Party faction.
Vladimir Arhipov
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Vladimir Arhipov stated that the draft legislation concerning flexible working time agreements jeopardizes workers' rights and social security, generating instability by effectively reducing employment to casual labor. Consequently, the Centre Party does not support the bill and urges its rejection.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Toomas Kivimägi represents the Social Democratic Party parliamentary group and is acting under the mandate of Tanel Kiik.
Tanel Kiik
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Tanel Kiik immediately asks for three more minutes.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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The speech lasts eight minutes.
Tanel Kiik
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Tanel Kiik criticizes the government's inability to engage in dialogue and argues that the draft bill concerning occasional employment contracts is an ultimatum, not a compromise, because no agreement was reached with the trade unions.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Toomas Kivimägi stated that the leading committee proposes concluding the first reading of Bill 602 and rejecting the proposals submitted by the Centre Party and SDE parliamentary groups during that reading, asking members to take a position and proceed to a vote.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
The first reading of Draft Act 602 has concluded: 16 members of the Riigikogu voted in favor, 33 were against, and there were 0 abstentions. The proposal failed to gain support, and the deadline for submitting amendments is 17:15 on June 30th of the current year.