Working in Finland

Working in Finland involves rights, responsibilities and work-life practices that are important to understand. This page provides reliable sources of information for people who have moved to Finland and for professionals who work with them.

Information on working life and employees’ rights

 

Finnish working life (infofinland.fi)
Information on employment contracts, pay, working hours, holidays, employees’ rights and responsibilities, and where to get help if problems arise. Information is available in several languages.

Work in Finland (suomi.fi)
Practical guidance for people coming to Finland to work. In addition to the rules of working life, the guide covers topics such as the right to work, arriving in Finland and changes in your employment situation.

As a foreign employee in Finland (tyosuojelu.fi)
Information on the rights, terms and conditions of employment, and occupational safety and health of foreign employees working in Finland. The guide is available in several languages.

ABC of the working world (sak.fi)
Information on rights and responsibilities, agreements and practices in working life. The material is available in several languages.

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