Guide to working in Finland
Succeeding in the world of work – by agreed standards
Welcome to the world of work. To manage at work, you really ought to know your most important rights and duties. This labour market key explains the main laws and agreements that govern the world of work, and the rights and duties of employees and employers.
The website has been jointly created by the national labour market confederations of Finland.
The Confederation of Unions
for Professional and Managerial
Staff in Finland – Akava
The Confederation of Finnish Industries EK
The Commission for Local Authority Employers KT
The Labour Market Organisation of the Church KiT
The Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions SAK
The Finnish Confederation of Salaried Employees STTK
The Office for the Government as Employer VTML
Contact information
Phone 0201 235 340 (see direct numbers)
Phone Hours: Mon 10-15, Tue-Thur 9-15, Fri 9-14
Fax (09) 147 242
Maistraatinportti 4 A, 6th floor
00240 Helsinki
