To access the labour market, non-nationals and newcomers benefit from the most favourable eligibility, labour market integration measures, and security of employment in the EU-10. Most can accept any job in all sectors, excluding the exercise of public authority, just like EU nationals. Eligibility would reach best practice if entrepreneurs could take up self-employment based solely on the viability of their business plan. The state recognises their skills and foreign qualifications through the same procedures as for EEA nationals. If it set guidelines to ensure fair, timely and affordable procedures, Estonia would meet best practice on labour market integration measures, which are the third most favourable in the 28, tied with PT and ES. Non-nationals are partially secure in their employment, as all but seasonal permits are renewable. Although they have the right to join trade unions, they cannot change their employer, job or industry after a short period of time.
