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Key changes to the Labour Code – October 2024
We invite you to review the latest amendments to labour laws adopted in October, which are relevant to businesses. Most changes will take effect on 1 January 2025, although some are already in force. New rates of overtime pay and other changes From 1 January 2025, overtime on public holidays during the night must be […]
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Requirements applicable for foreigners who are third-country nationals, for changing employer or a job function with the same employer
It is commonly known that in order to live and work in Lithuania a foreigner who is a third-country national must first obtain the corresponding residence permit in Lithuania. In certain cases, a decision from the Employment Service confirming that the foreigner corresponds to the Lithuanian labour market needs is also required. It is often […]
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Webinar recording on labour market restrictions
In today’s business landscape, companies often struggle with finding the right balance between protecting their interests and ensuring compliance with the increasingly complicated legal requirements. While competition law encourages companies to safeguard their trade secrets and investments in employees through restrictions in employment agreements, employment law tends to protect the employees’ freedom of speech and […]
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The special regulation regarding citizens of Ukraine has been abolished
On 1 September 2024, Order of the Lithuanian Minister of Internal Affairs No. 1V-145 “On the requirements, conditions, and provision of services for foreigners who left Ukraine due to the military actions of the Russian Federation in Ukraine or who are unable to return to Ukraine” (the Order), together with all amendments and additions, were […]
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Sorainen receives gold label from the Responsible Business Forum
We are pleased to announce that we have received the gold-level quality label from the Estonian Responsible Business Forum (VEF). This award recognises our efforts to promote responsible entrepreneurship in Estonia. Responsible entrepreneurship involves the seamless and voluntary integration of economic, environmental and social dimensions into a company’s daily activities, management and business strategy. “We […]