Agenda Profile: Reili Rand
Inquiry regarding amendments to the Employment Contracts Act, or regarding occasional work contracts (no. 735)
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to the amendments to the Employment Contracts Act that would introduce casual employment contracts. This opposition is framed around the practical consequences, focusing specifically on the difficulties the average mother and family would face in budget planning, thereby emphasizing the loss of social security. The position is forceful and targets deficiencies in policy concerning worker protection.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise at the intersection of employment law and the social security system, highlighting specific benefits such as unemployment, work capacity, and parental benefits, and their connection to previous income. Knowledge of financial planning is also emphasized, referencing the negotiation of housing loan terms with the bank under conditions of irregular income.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical and question-focused, demanding explanations from the minister regarding the social consequences of the changes. A logical appeal is employed, clearly contrasting the recognized benefit to the employer with the insecurity of the employee. The tone is serious and focuses on highlighting practical problems.
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Activity Patterns
Data is scarce.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the legislative amendments proposed by the government/minister, which are criticized for prioritizing employer flexibility over employee stability. The criticism is policy-driven, focusing on highlighting social risks and the inability to plan a family budget.
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Collaboration Style
Data is scarce.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing nationwide issues concerning labor law, social security, and housing loans. There is no specific regional emphasis.
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Economic Views
Economic views emphasize the importance of employee stability and income predictability, standing in opposition to regulations that afford employers undue flexibility. The preference is for social guarantees and the ability to plan the family budget under conditions of economic uncertainty, noting that the change primarily serves to improve the employer's situation.
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Social Issues
The primary social focus is the well-being and financial security of the family, specifically centering on the position of the "average family mother." Emphasis is placed on the challenges related to the availability and planning of social benefits (parental allowance, work ability benefit) when income is derived from casual or irregular wages.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on challenging the amendments to the Employment Contracts Act—specifically those concerning casual wage contracts—by means of a formal parliamentary interpellation. The speaker is a critic and opponent of the draft legislation, seeking to highlight its negative social and economic consequences.
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