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06 Employer’s Guide

Last updated: March 24, 2026

This section provides information about things to consider when hiring a young person or a foreigner, that is, someone who is a citizen of another country.

You and your company can be a young person’s or foreign worker’s first experience of working life. A positive experience helps employees develop at work and improves their workplace skills.

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6.1

Hiring a young worker

Remember to check these things before you hire a young employee.

6.2

Hiring foreign employees

Take these things into account when hiring a worker from abroad.

05 Guide for workers who have moved to Finland 6.1 Hiring a young worker