töökoopiast
Töökoopiast refers to a concept in Estonian labor law concerning the transfer of employment contracts. When a business, or a distinct part of a business, is transferred from one employer to another, the employment contracts of the employees associated with that business or part of it are automatically transferred to the new employer. This transfer is based on the principle that the employment relationship is tied to the specific work or undertaking, not solely to the original employer.
The primary purpose of the töökoopiast principle is to protect employees' rights and ensure continuity of employment.
There are specific conditions that must be met for the töökoopiast to occur. Typically, it involves the