By Plenary Sessions: Õnne Pillak

Economic perspectives support targeted social spending that improves the actual income of families (e.g., sickness benefit based on actual wages). He/She emphasizes the need to take into account the cost of the measures and their coverage from the state budget, thereby supporting a responsible fiscal policy.

Economic perspectives support retaining the workforce during health issues via a partial compensation scheme, balancing the preservation of income with the need for medical treatment. Employer costs associated with remote work are acknowledged, and the role of the Unemployment Insurance Fund (Töötukassa) in covering workplace adaptation expenses is highlighted. It is noted that the initial funding for these measures comes from the European Union structural funds.

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