Notice period and redundancy compensation
Enter the start date of the employment and the day the other party received the notice of termination. The calculator finds the notice period under the Employment Contracts Act, the earliest day the contract can end and, for redundancy, the compensation.
Frequently asked questions
How much notice must an employer give for redundancy in Estonia?
Under TLS § 97 lg 2 it depends on the length of employment: under one year at least 15 calendar days, one to five years at least 30, five to ten years at least 60, and ten years or more at least 90 calendar days. A collective agreement may provide otherwise (TLS § 97 lg 4).
How much is redundancy compensation?
On termination for redundancy the employer pays the employee compensation equal to one month's average wage (TLS § 100 lg 1). The employee is also entitled to the insurance benefit under the Unemployment Insurance Act (TLS § 100 lg 2).
How much notice must an employee give when resigning?
For an ordinary termination the employee must notify the employer at least 30 calendar days in advance (TLS § 98 lg 1).
What is the notice period during probation?
During the probation period the contract may be terminated with at least 15 calendar days' notice (TLS § 96).
What if less notice was given than the law requires?
If the employer or employee gave less notice than the law or a collective agreement requires, the employee or employer is entitled to the average daily pay for each working day by which the notice fell short (TLS § 100 lg 5).
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