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Latest employment-related developments in the Baltics and Belarus
Estonia The state of emergency ended on 8 May 2020 and the restrictions imposed during the emergency have been gradually eased. At the moment there are no plans to require any nationwide lock-downs or declare a state of emergency as was done in spring. The government’s intention is to keep society as open as possible, […]
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Work life in the age of Covid-19: what employers should consider
We are sharing our recommendations on the main issues that employers should consider upon arranging work life, keeping their employees healthy and safe, as well as protecting themselves from legal risks. Re-evaluate the occupational health and safety of the workplace in order to ensure safe working conditions Unless you have already done so, this is […]
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Updated rules for declaring ultimate beneficiary owners in Estonia
An Estonian company’s management board must notify the Commercial Register of its ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs) within 30 days of any change and every time they submit an annual report. UBOs can be declared either through a notary or by the management board members themselves via electronic company portal. Failure to do so may carry […]
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Sorainen contributes to international litigation & dispute resolution guide
We are pleased to announce that the International Comparative Legal Guide to: Litigation & Dispute Resolution 2020 has been published and is now available to download for all interested parties for free. Our partner Carri Ginter, senior associate Maria Pihlak and legal assistant Nils-Gregory Aer contributed to the Estonian chapter of this guide. The ICLG […]