The Riigikogu decided to amend two laws. The president did not proclaim these laws. One law allows employers and employees to agree on more flexible work arrangements. This enables employees to work additional hours up to full-time employment.
The flexible working hours agreement must be in writing. The employee's hourly wage must be at least 1.2 times the minimum rate. The employee must work at least 10 hours per week. Additionally, one can work up to 30 hours. Finally, a schedule must be provided to the employee, clearly indicating working hours.
President Alar Karis left the law unproclaimed at the beginning of December. In his opinion, the constitution was violated when they wanted to amend the law after its adoption. The president considered it necessary to discuss the law again.
The Defense Service Act will also be amended. Its aim is to better involve reservists and conscripts in the activities of the Defense Forces. A new type of service will be created – voluntary service. To enter conscription, the conscript must know Estonian at least at an intermediate level.
The president also left this law unproclaimed. In his opinion, the principle of equal treatment was violated because it gives an advantage to those who do not know Estonian. The law will be discussed again.
In the case of both laws, no deputy supported their adoption in unchanged form. Therefore, amendment proposals are submitted, and the process continues.