Today, the Saeima's Social and Labor Affairs Committee reviewed 16 out of a total of 54 proposals submitted for the second reading of amendments to the Labor Law. The committee decided to postpone discussions on the most contentious proposals until March. This is part of an effort to ensure thorough evaluation of the changes before proceeding with legislation.

Among the proposals supported by the committee is one submitted by Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis, which would allow parties to unilaterally withdraw from the application of collective agreement rules if no new agreement has been concluded within one year of the previous agreement’s termination. This proposal mandates that any withdrawal must be communicated in writing at least six months in advance, specifying whether the withdrawal affects the entire agreement or just parts of it, along with the reason for the withdrawal.

Additionally, the committee approved a proposal from the parliamentary secretary of the Ministry of Welfare, Kārlis Bergans-Bergs, concerning the notification procedure for workers sent to Latvia. This proposal aims to clarify the amount of information that foreign employers must provide to the State Labor Inspectorate (VDI), supplementing the requirements with a request for identification documentation. These discussions signal significant changes in the labor landscape in Latvia and highlight ongoing adjustments to the Labor Law intended to address both local worker issues and foreign employment procedures.