Estonia
Estonia – Posted Workers Directive Registration
Are you sending an employee to Estonia?
To comply with applicable rules and legislation, you must consider whether a registration under the Posted Workers Directive (PWD) is required. This depends on several factors, including:
Whether your company is registered in Estonia or not
Whether the employee’s salary meets Estonian wage requirements
The duration of the assignment (e.g. more or less than 8 days)
The rules do not apply to remote workers staying in Estonia without carrying out work that provides local value.
Additionally, business trips may be exempt – depending on the purpose and nature of the activities during the stay.
Why register employees under the PWD in Estonia?
As an employer, you are responsible for ensuring that your posted workers are employed
under conditions that comply with Estonian legislation and collective agreements. This includes:
Work environment and safety
Anti-discrimination
Working hours and holidays
Parental leave
Salary and taxation
Documentation requirements for posting to Estonia
The Estonian Labour Inspectorate may request documentation at any time – both during and up to three years after the posting. Examples of required documents include:
- Employment contract
- A1 certificate (proof of social security coverage)
- Work schedule and timesheets¨
- And so on…
What happens if you fail to register correctly?
Failure to submit a correct PWD notification may result in serious consequences such as:
- Fines and sanctions
- Administrative delays
- Loss of employee access to the worksite
- Damage to the company’s reputation and brand