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  1. Government proposes more flexibility for fixed-term employment contracts - Finnish Government

    15.1.2026 | Under the proposal, a fixed-term employment contract could be concluded without a justified reason for a maximum of one year if certain conditions are met. The Government also proposes to shorten the notice period for lay-offs and to limit the employer’s obligation to re-employ dismissed employees. The proposal for the amendments was submitted to Parliament on 15 January 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-more-flexibility-for-fixed-term-employment-contracts

  2. Working group preparing amendments to the provisions on the grounds for the fixed-term employment contract, the period of notice of lay-off and the re-employment obligation, changing the grounds for temporary employment, the notice period for lay-offs and the re-employment obligation - Finnish Government

    Implementation of the Government Programme entries on amendments to the provisions on the grounds for the fixed-term employment contract, the notice period for lay-offs and the re-employment obligation. Term of the working group 6.9-31.12.2024-30.4.2025 consultation round 2.6-28.7.2025, statement of the Finnish Council of regulatory impact analysis 16.12.2025, Government Proposal 199/2025 of 15.1.20...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/projects-and-legislation/project?tunnus=TEM061:00/2024

  3. Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen visits Uusikaupunki car factory to meet employees and city leaders - Finnish Government

    29.9.2025 | On Thursday 2 October, Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen will visit Uusikaupunki, where Valmet Automotive has announced that it will initiate change negotiations concerning the Uusikaupunki car factory. Possible solutions that support employment and are suitable for the situation will be sought together with Valmet Automotive and regional actors.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-matias-marttinen-visits-uusikaupunki-car-factory-to-meet-employees-and-city-leaders

  4. Government budget session, package of measures to boost employment 2 September 2025

    10.9.2025 | VALTIONEUVOSTO PL 23, 00023 Valtioneuvosto vn.fi p. 0295 16001 STATSRÅDET PB 23, 00023 Statsrådet vn.fi/sv Tfn 0295 16001 1(2) Employment package decided on in the government budget session Employment voucher for young people • The Government will...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/221331025/Government+budget+session,+package+of+measures+to+boost+employment+2+September+2025.pdf/9ffd7dac-fbe2-be69-0a3a-69db80e6c18a?t=1757503615929

  5. Government proposes to amend the Employment Contracts Act: Overall consideration to help define employment relationships in unclear situations - Finnish Government

    13.10.2022 | The proposal aims to provide those applying the Act with tools to distinguish between work carried out in a contractual employment relationship and self-employment. The objective is to prevent the disguising of an employment relationship as another form of work and thereby reduce uncertainty in working life. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 13 October 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-to-amend-the-employment-contracts-act-overall-consideration-to-help-define-employment-relationships-in-unclear-situations

  6. Henkilöön liittyvän irtisanomisperusteen sääntelyn muuttamista valmisteleva työryhmä - Finnish Government

    Hallitusohjelmakirjaus: "Henkilöön liittyvän irtisanomisperusteen sääntelyä muutetaan niin, että työsopimuksen päättämiseen riittäisi jatkossa asiallinen syy." Työryhmän toimikausi 2.9.–31.12.2024, lausuntokierros 24.2.–7.4.2025, arviointineuvoston lausunto 6.10.2025, HE 158/2025 annettu 23.10.2025, lait vahvistettu 22.12.2025, voimaan 1.1.2026
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/projects-and-legislation/project?tunnus=TEM055:00/2024

  7. Government proposes to improve position of persons on variable hours contracts and introduce more predictable terms of employment - Finnish Government

    21.4.2022 | The Government proposal would drive the achievement of the Government Programme objective of more stable working hours in variable hours contracts. In addition, it would implement the amendments necessitated by the directive on transparent and predictable working conditions in the EU, such as predictable terms of employment. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 21 April 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-to-improve-position-of-persons-on-variable-hours-contracts-and-introduce-more-predictable-terms-of-employment

  8. Round of statements on amendments to the Seafarers’ Employment Contracts Act: Employers to have the right to oblige employees to take a breathalyser test - Finnish Government

    8.7.2021 | It has been proposed that provisions be added to the Seafarers’ Employment Contracts Act on breathalysing of employees. The legislative draft to be sent out for statements proposes that the employer be given the right to oblige an employee working on their vessel to take a breathalyser test to determine whether the employee is under the influence of alcohol during working hours. The Ministry of Econo...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/round-of-statements-on-amendments-to-the-seafarers-employment-contracts-act-employers-to-have-the-right-to-oblige-employees-to-take-a-breathalyser-test

  9. New obligations proposed for providers of private employment services in maritime sector - Finnish Government

    7.3.2024 | On 7 March 2024, the Finnish Government submitted to Parliament a proposal concerning the implementation of the amendments made to the guidelines of the Maritime Labour Convention of the International Labour Organization in 2022. The proposal would adopt the amendments and bring them into force at the national level.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-obligations-proposed-for-providers-of-private-employment-services-in-maritime-sector

  10. Finnish Defence Forces to renew support and maintenance contract for KASI - Finnish Government

    15.1.2025 | Finnish Defence Forces to renew support and maintenance contract for KASI Ministry of Defence Publication date 15.1.2025 13.20 Type: Press release Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to sign a sup...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finnish-defence-forces-to-renew-support-and-maintenance-contract-for-kasi-

  11. Data protection - Finnish Government

    Data protection in the Prime Minister's Office Data Protection Officer Data Protection Officer Heidi Alajoki Prime Minister’s Office, Economy Unit [email protected] Controller Prime Minister’s Office, PO Box 23, 00023 Government Registry: [email p...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/data-protection

  12. Wild berry pickers from abroad to mainly enter Finland as seasonal workers in an employment relationship - Finnish Government

    15.5.2024 | The ministerial working group on employment and entrepreneurship decided on 15 May 2024 to prepare amendments to the Seasonal Workers Act and Decree. The primary route for wild berry picking will be seasonal work in an employment relationship. The aim is that the changes will enter into force for the harvest season of 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/wild-berry-pickers-from-abroad-to-mainly-enter-finland-as-seasonal-workers-in-an-employment-relationship

  13. Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment considers termination of Pyhäjoki plant delivery contract reasoned - Finnish Government

    2.5.2022 | Fennovoima announced on 2 May 2022 that it has terminated the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with RAOS Project concerning the planned nuclear power plant in Pyhäjoki. According to Fennovoima, the decision is due to RAOS Project’s significant delays and its inability to deliver the project.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-considers-termination-of-pyhajoki-plant-delivery-contract-justified

  14. Working group report on legislative amendments concerning working conditions and variable hours contracts sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    9.12.2021 | The purpose of the proposed amendments is to make working conditions more predictable and to improve the position of those employed under a variable hours contract. This was brought on by the implementation of the EU Directive on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions and the Government decision to improve the status of employees in temporary employment and on zero-hours contracts. The proposed legislative amendments have been prepared in tripartite consultation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/working-group-report-on-legislative-amendments-concerning-working-conditions-and-variable-hours-contracts-sent-out-for-comments

  15. Government proposal submitted to Parliament on lower dismissal threshold - Finnish Government

    23.10.2025 | According to the government proposal, employers would be able terminate an employment contract where a proper reason exists. To determine whether proper reasons for dismissal exist, comprehensive consideration would still be used as a basis for assessment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposal-submitted-to-parliament-on-lower-dismissal-threshold

  16. Minister of Employment Satonen: Chairpersons Murto and Rytkönen to explore ways to launch talks between social partners on Finnish labour market model - Finnish Government

    26.3.2024 | On 22 March 2024, Minister of Employment Arto Satonen invited Katarina Murto, Chair of the Trade Union of Education (OAJ) and Negotiation Organisation for Public Sector Professionals (JUKO), and Millariikka Rytkönen, Chair of the Union of Health and Social Care Professionals (Tehy), to find a way to bring together all employer and employee organisations, that participated in the negotiations on Finland’s labour market model in autumn 2023, to agree on a sustainable labour market model.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-satonen-chairpersons-murto-and-rytkonen-to-explore-ways-to-launch-talks-between-social-partners-on-finnish-labour-market-model

  17. New report highlights means, costs and impacts of increased promotion and use of nuclear power - Finnish Government

    25.3.2026 | A study describing the alternatives and costs of nuclear energy promotion as well as its effects on the electricity market has been published. The report commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and produced by AFRY Management Consulting Oy was submitted to Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala on 25 March 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-report-highlights-means-costs-and-impacts-of-increased-promotion-and-use-of-nuclear-power

  18. Defence Forces to renew simulation system's support and maintenance contracts for 2021-2024 - Finnish Government

    3.9.2020 | Defence Forces to renew simulation system's support and maintenance contracts for 2021-2024 Ministry of Defence Publication date 3.9.2020 10.12 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has on 2 September 2020 authorised the Defence ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-forces-to-renew-simulation-system-s-support-and-maintenance-contracts-for-2021-2024

  19. New Board of Directors has been appointed for Geological Survey of Finland - Finnish Government

    16.4.2026 | The Government appointed a new Board of Directors for the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) on 16 April 2026. Its term of office will last three years. Board Professional Joni Lukkaroinen will begin as Chair of the Board while Eeva Vahtera, Senior Ministerial Adviser at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, will serve as Vice-Chair.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-board-of-directors-has-been-appointed-for-geological-survey-of-finland

  20. Working capacity programme ends but measures to promote employment of people with partial work capacity will continue - Finnish Government

    15.2.2023 | During 2019–2023, the Government’s working capacity programme sought solutions to the employment problems of people with impaired capacity to work. At the same time, the programme developed more effective services to support working capacity. The closing event of the programme on 15 February examined the employment of people with impaired work capacity from the perspective of social sustainability, inclusion and the service system.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/working-capacity-programme-ends-but-measures-to-promote-employment-of-people-with-partial-work-capacity-will-continue