Labour and Social Policy finished projects

Parenting support in Europe - Country Report on Estonia

Authors:
Laura Kirss, Marre Karu, Pirjo Turk
Duration:
2012 - 2012
Financiers:
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
Keywords:
parenting support

Study on the Role of Men in Gender Equality

Authors:
Marre Karu
Duration:
2011 - 2012
Financiers:
L&R Social Research OEG
Keywords:
gender equality, men

Monitoring of childrens' rights and parental education

Authors:
Marre Karu, Pirjo Turk, Hella Suvi, Helen Biin
Duration:
2011 - 2012
Financiers:
Riigikantselei Tarkade Otsuste Fond
Keywords:
children's rights, parental education, positive parenting

Social benefits and work incentives in Estonia

Authors:
Reelika Leetmaa, Andres Võrk, Alari Paulus, Marre Karu, Vootele Veldre, Märt Masso, Pirjo Turk
Duration:
2011 - 2012
Financiers:
Ministry of Social Affairs
Keywords:
social benefits, employment, poverty

Anticipating restructuring: mutual learning Finland and Baltic countries

Authors:
Kirsti Nurmela
Duration:
2010 - 2011
Financiers:
ITC-ILO European Commission
Keywords:
labour force need, forecast, anticipating change, labour market change, social partnership

Exchange of good practices: New forms of work

Authors:
Marre Karu
Duration:
2011 - 2011
Financiers:
ÖSB Consulting GmbH
Keywords:
flexible working time arrangements, gender equality

Labour demand and supply in Estonian energy sector

Authors:
Katrin Pihor, Kirsti Nurmela, Laura Kirss, Risto Kaarna in cooperation with University of Tartu
Duration:
2010 - 2011
Financiers:
Estonian Electricity Industrial Union
Keywords:
energy sector, demand for labour, labour supply, education need

Local Government practises for collecting Fees on social services from individuals and/or families

Authors:
Katrin Pihor, Kadi Timpmann, Andres Võrk, Indrek Rohtla, Maris Kask in cooperation with TNS Emor
Duration:
2010 - 2011
Financiers:
Ministry of Social Affairs
Keywords:
Local governments, fees, social services, assessment of person’s wealth status

Study on industrial relations in state and local government agencies

Authors:
Kerly Espenberg (RAKE), Kirsti Nurmela, Aivi Themas (RAKE), Sille Vahaste (RAKE), Raul Eamets (TÜ), Liina Osila
Duration:
2010 - 2011
Financiers:
Ministry of Social Affairs
Keywords:
industrial relations, social partnership, collective bargaining, trade unions

EGGE – Network of experts on employment and gender equality issues

Authors:
Marre Karu, Reelika Leetmaa
Duration:
2008 - 2011
Financiers:
Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini
Keywords:
gender equality, employment

EGGSI - Group of experts on Gender Equality, Social Inclusion Health Care and Long Term Care

Authors:
Marre Karu, Reelika Leetmaa
Duration:
2008 - 2011
Financiers:
Instituto Per La Ricerce Sociale Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini
Keywords:
gender equality, social inclusion, health care, long term care

Young people leaving care: preparation for independent life

Authors:
Marre Karu, Pirjo Turk
Duration:
2010 - 2011
Financiers:
SOS Children’s Village Estonia, The Gambling Tax Council
Keywords:
the youth, leaving care, foster care, transition to independence

Study on gender pay gap

Authors:
Marre Karu, Andres Võrk, Pirjo Turk,Tairi Rõõm (Bank of Estonia)
Duration:
2009 - 2010
Financiers:
Ministry of Social Affairs
Keywords:
gender equality, pay gap, wages

Evaluation of the programme "Increasing the supply of qualified labour force 2007-2013"

Authors:
Anne Jürgenson, Laura Kirss, Kirsti Nurmela
Duration:
2010 - 2010
Financiers:
Ministry of Social Affairs European Social Fund
Keywords:
evaluation, active labour market policies

Flexibility and security in the Estonian labour market

Authors:
Reelika Leetmaa, Andres Võrk, Raul Eamets (Tartu University), Kerly Krillo (Tartu University), Marre Karu
Duration:
2009 - 2010
Financiers:
Tarkade Otsuste Fond (Fund of Wise Decisions)
Keywords:
labour law, labour market flexibility, social security, flexicurity

Sustainability of health care financing

Authors:
Andres Võrk
Duration:
2009 - 2010
Financiers:
Estonian Health Insurance Fund
Keywords:
Health care financing, publik finance

European Industrial Relations Observatory, European Working Conditions Observatory, European Restructuring Monitoring

Authors:
Kirsti Nurmela, Marre Karu, Reelika Leetmaa, Liina Osila
Duration:
2009 - 2010
Financiers:
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
Keywords:
industrial relations, social partnership, working conditions

Restructuring in Europe - 27 national seminars

Authors:
Andres Võrk, Kirsti Nurmela, Liina Osila
Duration:
2009 - 2010
Financiers:
The International Training Centre of the ILO
Keywords:
collective redundancies, active labour market policy

The role of active labour market policies and lifelong learning in shaping the flexicurity in Estonia

Authors:
Reelika Leetmaa, Andres Võrk, Raul Eamets (Tartu University), Kirsti Nurmela
Duration:
2008 - 2009
Financiers:
Tarkade Otsuste Fond (Fund of Wise Decisions)
Keywords:
active labour market policies, lifelong learning, flexicurity

The impact of economic downturn on local government: what can we do about it?

Authors:
Andres Võrk, Risto Kaarna
Duration:
2009 - 2009
Financiers:
OSI Europe Foundation, Local Government and Public Service Reform Initiative
Keywords:
Local governments, public finance, tax policy

Labour Supply Incentives and Income Support Systems in the EU. Estonian case

Authors:
Andres Võrk
Duration:
2009 - 2009
Financiers:
Institutet för arbetsmarknadspolitisk utvärdering (IFAU)
Keywords:
Social insurance, labour supply incentives

The analysis of tax measures to promote research and development activities in Estonia

Authors:
Andres Võrk, Risto Kaarna, Marek Tiits (IBS), Helena Hannula, Anne Jürgenson
Duration:
2009 - 2009
Financiers:
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications
Keywords:
Tax policy, public finance, R&D, innovation

Family and work conflict, work organization and employers support to employees

Authors:
Marre Karu
Duration:
2009 - 2009
Financiers:
Office of the Minister of Population and Ethnic Affairs Ministry of Social Affairs
Keywords:
Family and work reconciliation, flexible work, gender roles

Flexicurity pathways: exchange of experiences

Authors:
Andres Võrk, Reelika Leetmaa, Kirsti Nurmela
Duration:
2009 - 2009
Financiers:
PKPP Lewiatan
Keywords:
flexicurity, lifelong learning, active labour market policies, social security, flexible forms of work

Parental benefit: usage and impact on labour market and fertility behaviour 2004-2007

Authors:
Andres Võrk, Marre Karu, Ene-Margit Tiit
Duration:
2008 - 2009
Financiers:
Ministry of Social Affairs
Keywords:
parental benefit, parental leave, families, children, fertility, employment

European Industrial Relations Observatory, European Working Conditions Observatory, European Restructuring Monitoring

Authors:
Kirsti Nurmela, Marre Karu, Reelika Leetmaa, Liis Lill
Duration:
2008 - 2009
Financiers:
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
Keywords:
industrial relations, social partnership, working conditions

Net social expenditures

Authors:
Andres Võrk
Duration:
2008 - 2009
Financiers:
Statistics Estonia Eurostat
Keywords:
social expenditures, taxation

Analysis of the labour market of internal forces

Authors:
Kristjan-Olari Leping, Liis Lill, Andres Võrk, Reelika Leetmaa
Duration:
2008 - 2008
Financiers:
Ministry of the Interior
Keywords:
labour demand, labour supply, training

I-CUE: Improving the Capacity and Usability of EUROMOD

Authors:
Andres Võrk, Silja Lüpsik (Keskkonnaministeerium), Alari Paulus (ISER)
Duration:
2006 - 2008
Financiers:
Sixth Framework Programme (FP6)
Keywords:
microsimulation model, taxation, social benefits

European Industrial Relations Observatory, European Working Conditions Observatory, European Restructuring Monitor

Authors:
Epp Kallaste, Marre Karu, Kirsti Nurmela, Liis Roosaar
Duration:
2007 - 2008
Financiers:
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
Keywords:
working conditions, industrial relations, social partnership

Transition costs of reformed pension systems

Authors:
Lauri Leppik, Andres Võrk, Epp Kallaste, Kirsti Nurmela
Duration:
2007 - 2008
Financiers:
European Commission
Keywords:
pensions, cost-benefit analysis

EQUAL: Flexible Forms of Work and Training

Authors:
Sten Anspal, Marre Karu, Reelika Leetmaa
Duration:
2005 - 2007
Financiers:
EQUAL
Keywords:
work and family life, flexible forms of work, employment

Evaluation of the effectiveness of the service to those made collectively redundant

Authors:
Andres Võrk, Reelika Leetmaa
Duration:
2006 - 2007
Financiers:
Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund
Keywords:
collective redundancies, cost-benefit analysis, evaluation

Fathers and paternal leave 2006

Authors:
Marre Karu, Kairi Kasearu (Tartu Univesity), Helen Biin (Tartu University)
Duration:
2006 - 2007
Financiers:
Ministry of Social Affairs
Keywords:
families, children, fathers, paternity, parental benefit, parental leave

European Industrial Relations Observatory, European Working Conditions Observatory, European Restructuring Monitor

Authors:
Marre Karu, Epp Kallaste, Reelika Leetmaa, Kirsti Nurmela, Liis Roosaar
Duration:
2006 - 2007
Financiers:
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
Keywords:
industrial relations, working conditions, social partnership

Impact of family benefits on poverty using microsimulation methods

Authors:
Andres Võrk, Alari Paulus (University of Essex, UK)
Duration:
2006 - 2007
Financiers:
Ministry of Social Affairs
Keywords:
families, children, poverty, microsimulation model, social benefits

Tax/benefit Systems and Growth Potential of the EU

Authors:
Reelika Leetmaa, Andres Võrk, Alari Paulus, Sten Anspal
Duration:
2004 - 2006
Financiers:
Sixth Framework Programme (FP 6)
Keywords:
taxation, employment, European Union

Administrative burden of the Employment Contracts Act on employers and Labour Inspectorate

Authors:
Sten Anspal, Anne Jürgenson
Duration:
2006 - 2006
Financiers:
Ministry of Social Affairs
Keywords:
administrative burden, evaluation

Example

Authors:
Duration:
1970 - 1970
Financiers:

Analysis of labour supply incentives in the Estonian tax-benefit system using microsimulation methods

Authors:
Reelika Leetmaa, Andres Võrk, Alari Paulus
Duration:
2005 - 2005
Financiers:
Ministry of Social Affairs
Keywords:
microsimulation model, labour supply, employment, taxation, social benefits

Impact of parental benefits on female labour force participation and fertility behaviour

Authors:
Andres Võrk, Marre Karu
Duration:
2005 - 2005
Financiers:
Ministry of Social Affairs Office of the Minister for Population and Ethnic Affairs
Keywords:
parental benefit, parental leave, families, children

Partnership in Enterprise

Authors:
Epp Kallaste, Krista Jaakson, Kadri Seeder, Maris Lehtmets
Duration:
2005 - 2005
Financiers:
Estonian Employers' Confederation
Keywords:
inclusion, social dialogue, social partnership, information and consultation

Collective Redundancies in Estonia

Authors:
Reelika Leetmaa, Andres Võrk, Lauri Leppik
Duration:
2005 - 2005
Financiers:
Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund
Keywords:
collective redundancies

Development of Indicators for Monitoring the Labour Market and Policy

Authors:
Epp Kallaste, Andres Võrk, Reelika Leetmaa, Eve-Liis Roosmaa, Riina Rae
Duration:
2004 - 2005
Financiers:
Ministry of Social Affairs
Keywords:
working conditions, discrimination, equal opportunities, employment, flexible forms of work, work and family life

Assessing Gender Pay Gaps in Estonia

Authors:
Epp Kallaste, Tairi Rõõm
Duration:
2004 - 2004
Financiers:
Open Estonia Foundation
Keywords:
gender inequality, pay

The Impact of EU Common Pension Objectives on the Estonian Pension System

Authors:
Ene-Margit Tiit, Reelika Leetmaa, Andres Võrk, Lauri Leppik
Duration:
2003 - 2004
Financiers:
State Chancellery
Keywords:
pensions, European Union, poverty, inequality, employment, taxation

Work-ability and Employability of the Ageing Workforce

Authors:
Reelika Leetmaa, Andres Võrk, Epp Kallaste
Duration:
2003 - 2004
Financiers:
Ministry of Social Affairs
Keywords:
ageing workforce, employment

Migration Attitudes of Estonian Labour Force

Authors:
Epp Kallaste, Kaia Philips (Tartu University)
Duration:
2003 - 2004
Financiers:
Ministry of Social Affairs
Keywords:
migration

Migration Potential of Health Care Professionals and its Impact on the Training of Health Professionals

Authors:
Epp Kallaste, Andres Võrk, Marit Priinits
Duration:
2003 - 2004
Financiers:
Ministry of Social Affairs
Keywords:
migration, health care workers

Unemployment Insurance: Theory and Practice

Authors:
Lauri Leppik, Reelika Leetmaa, Pille Liimal
Duration:
2003 - 2004
Financiers:
Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund
Keywords:
unemployment insurance

National Social Dialogue on the Formulation, Implementation and Monitoring of Employment Policies

Authors:
Epp Kallaste, Reelika Leetmaa
Duration:
2003 - 2003
Financiers:
International Labour Organization (ILO)
Keywords:
social partnership, industrial relations, inclusion

EU Enlargement and its Impact on the Social Policy and Labour Markets of Accession and Non-Accession Countries

Authors:
Epp Kallaste, Reelika Leetmaa, Kaia Philips (Tartu University)
Duration:
2003 - 2003
Financiers:
Freedom House
Keywords:
European Union, employment, migration

Mapping of Preconditions and the Object of Long-term Wage Contract between Estonian Employees' Unions Confederation (TALO) and the Government of the Republic of Estonia

Authors:
Epp Kallaste, Sten Anspal
Duration:
2003 - 2003
Financiers:
Ministry of Finance
Keywords:
social partnership, collective bargaining, wages

Evaluation of the Impact of Active Labour Market Policies in Estonia

Authors:
Reelika Leetmaa, Andres Võrk, Raul Eamets (TU), Kaja Sõstra (TU)
Duration:
2002 - 2003
Financiers:
Estonian Labour Market Board
Keywords:
active labour market policy, unemployment

Social Benefits and Work Incentives in Estonia

Authors:
Reelika Leetmaa, Andres Võrk, Lauri Leppik, Arvo Kuddo (World Bank)
Duration:
2001 - 2002
Financiers:
Keywords:
social benefits, employment, poverty