tööseadusega

tööseadusega is an Estonian legal expression that refers to matters governed by the Estonian Labour Code (Estonian: Tööseadus). The term is commonly used in contracts, court rulings, and administrative documents to indicate that a particular provision, obligation, or right is derived from or must be interpreted in accordance with the Labour Code.

The Labour Code, promulgated in 1996 and amended several times, provides the statutory framework for employment relationships in Estonia. It regulates a wide range of issues, including employment contracts, working time, rest periods, wages, dismissal procedures, and occupational safety. The code also addresses collective bargaining agreements, union rights, and protection of employees against discrimination and harassment.

Legal references that include the phrase "tööseadusega" typically point to specific articles of the code. For example, an employer may state that a termination is “tööseadusega ühiselt määratud tingimustel” (under conditions jointly determined by the Labour Code). Courts often use the term in decisions to emphasize that the application of the labour law supersedes other statutory norms or private agreements in situations where the code expressly provides a ruling.

In practice, the expression underscores the supremacy of the Labour Code in employment matters and is a key element in ensuring consistency across Estonian labour law. It reminds parties and authorities that any contractual clause conflicting with the Labour Code is void under Estonian law.