The problems of modification of Estonian labour law.

Abstract

In the process of accession to the European Union the changes in legal system are needed. In Estonian legal system especially in labour law the harmonisation process has been started, but not finished yet. One Important aspect in this modification and harmonisation process is also the fact that in spring last year the Estonian parliament has ratified the Revised European Social Charter. European Social Charter also prescribes for the government certain obligations concerning employment and social matters. In addition to that fact, the changes in the legal system are needed due to the changes in the economy as a whole. As the labour law is very closely connected to the economical situation, the changes that are connected with the changes in economy are needed at first.