Eurofound's COVID-19 EU PolicyWatch collates information on the responses of government and social partners to the crisis, as well as gathering examples of company practices aimed at mitigating the social and economic impacts.
Overview of measures by country
Eurofound has identified 21 measures in Estonia in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most cases fall into the category Supporting businesses to stay afloat with 7 cases (33%). The data collection to date started in March 2020, and data are updated in regular intervals.
This overview was prepared by Ingel Kadarik (Praxis Center for Policy Studies) and Eurofound.
Other initiatives or policies |
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08 April 2020 |
Temporary job offers portal
Smoothing frictions or reallocation of workers |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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07 April 2020 |
Social tax payments for solo self-employed
Direct subsidies (full or partial) |
07 April 2020 Updated |
Interests on tax arrears suspended/reduced
Deferral of payments or liabilities |
07 April 2020 Updated |
Emergency loan and loan guarantee
Access to finance |
07 April 2020 Updated |
Support package for culture field
Direct subsidies (full or partial) |
08 April 2020 Updated |
Measures to support shipping companies
Direct subsidies (full or partial) |
10 July 2020 Updated |
Grants for SMEs and entrepreneurs in tourism, accommodation, catering, travel and commerce sectors
Direct subsidies (full or partial) |
13 July 2020 Updated |
Support in the field of education and youth
Direct subsidies (full or partial) |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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07 April 2020 Updated |
Temporary subsidy programme
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
04 January 2021 Updated |
Compensation of employment costs in Ida-Virumaa and Harjumaa regions
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
Bipartite collective agreements |
15 September 2020 |
Postponement of collectively agreed wage increases in transport sector
Wage flexibility |
Company practices |
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28 October 2020 |
Punch started manufacturing disinfection products
Change of production/innovation |
03 November 2020 |
Contactless delivery and new services by Bolt
Change of production/innovation |
Company practices |
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29 October 2020 |
E-club by sport club Akros
Teleworking arrangements, remote working |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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07 April 2020 Updated |
Subsistence support for freelancers in creative industries
Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme |
08 April 2020 Updated |
Sick leave amendments
Paid sick leave |
13 July 2020 |
Support to collective leaders participating in the song and dance festival movement
Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme |
06 October 2020 |
Allowance for parents of children with special needs
Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind) |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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06 October 2020 |
Wage subsidy in agriculture
Active labour market policies, (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
30 December 2020 |
New employment programme 2021-2023
Active labour market policies, (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
23 December 2021 |
COVID-19 pandemic response fund – Company grants
Support for spending, stimulus packages |
Disclaimer: This information has not been subject to the full Eurofound evaluation, editorial and publication process. All information is preliminary and subject to change.