Fair Play at Work
Popular topics
Fair Play at Work is a service that describes the rights and obligations of employees in Finland in 25 different languages.
ABC of the Working World
Applying for a job
Where can I find a job? How can the duration of employment and working hours vary? How can I find out whether a job offer is for an employee or for a self-employed person?
02Starting work
What things must be included in an employment contract? How are my terms and conditions of employment determined? Who can I turn to for help at the workplace?
03Employment basics
How much should I get paid? What is my entitlement to breaks and days off? What can I ask the occupational health care service to do?
04Termination of employment
When can the employer fire me? Can I resign from a temporary job? What should I do if I lose my job?
05Guide for workers who have moved to Finland
What kind of permits will I need if I come to work in Finland? Do I have to pay for a job? What can I do if there are problems with my employer?
06Employer’s Guide
What things must I consider when I hire a young adult, or recruit someone from abroad? What restrictions apply to employees under 18 years of age? What permits do employees need if they are not Finnish citizens?
07The Finnish labour market system
What are the benefits of union membership for me? Is a collective agreement the same thing as an employment contract? How does the European Union affect working in Finland?
Materials
The Fair Play at Work service provides support to those who are taking their first steps in working life in Finland. You can also download various guides and other materials from our service that are useful for educational institutions and advisory services.
Download the Fair Play at Work guide
You can also learn about the practical rules of the workplace with our PDF guides. The extensive 56-page publication is available in Finnish (also in easy-to-read Finnish), Swedish and English, as well as a more concise 28-page guide in Ukrainian and Russian. In addition, a 32-page guide has been published in North Sámi, Inari Sámi and Skolt Sámi.
Do you need help?
SAK’s employment counselling is a free service that you can contact confidentially when you need advice or help with employment matters.