koostööliste

Koostööliste is a term in Estonian, an Estonian word meaning "cooperation employee" or "temporary employee in cooperation". It refers to a person employed in a company for a specific purpose or project, usually with the aim of achieving certain mutual goals. Such employees are often brought in from outside the company to bring in new skills, expertise, or perspectives.

The concept of koostööliste is not strictly defined in Estonian law, but it falls under the broader category of temporary work or work in cooperation agreements. These arrangements are common in various industries, including software development, consulting, and other knowledge-intensive sectors. Companies opt for cooperation employees when they need specialized skills for a short-term project or when they want to test an employee before committing to a full-time hire.

Employment contracts for koostööliste typically have a short duration, sometimes specified in the contract itself. Remuneration often depends on the mutually agreed-upon terms and may be variable. Cooperation employees are usually treated as regular employees, with access to company facilities, training, and social benefits as stipulated in the employment contract. Moreover, they are entitled to certain rights and protections under Estonian labor law, such as the right to a safe working environment, paid vacation, and protection against discrimination. While laws regulating short-term employment arrangements are evolving, recent reforms in Estonia aim to improve the status and rights of temporary workers, including those engaged under the koostööliste model.