Session Profile: Anti Haugas
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-06-11
Political Position
The central theme is labor flexibility and its legal regulation in Estonia. The speaker questions the adequacy of the current regulation to support flexible work schedules that would allow mothers of young children and students to work variable hours (e.g., 10–30 hours per week). This constitutes a policy challenge to the existing legislation.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of labor law and work organization, focusing on the regulation of flexible working hours. Specific, real-life examples (such as a salesperson in a shopping center and the nature of the agreed-upon work) are used to illustrate the political problem. The expertise is expressed through the question of whether the existing "legal regulation" is sufficient.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is inquisitive and analytical, relying heavily on real-life examples (a mother with small children and a student) to highlight the legal issue. The discourse is formal and focuses on a logical argument concerning the shortcomings of the current regulation, avoiding emotional appeals.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on increasing labor flexibility to enable students and mothers of young children to participate in the workforce according to their schedules and availability. Support is given to regulations that promote flexible employment contracts and variable workloads.
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Social Issues
This addresses social issues related to the balance of work and family life or studies, emphasizing the necessity of supporting mothers with small children and students through flexible employment options. The social focus is aimed at facilitating the participation of these groups in the labor market.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward the regulation of employment law, particularly identifying shortcomings in the statutory coverage of flexible working arrangements. The speaker initiates a discussion regarding the sufficiency of the existing legal framework to support work involving variable workloads.
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