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Frequently asked questions about fixed-term employment contracts

Is there something you would like to ask about fixed-term employment contracts? In this article, we have collected answers to some of the most common questions about fixed-term employment contracts.

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Keywords:

legal data bank, employment contract, employment and law

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/frequently-asked-questions-about-fixed-term-employment-contracts

Are you entitled to a performance bonus?

When used correctly, performance bonuses are a motivating bonus system. However, from a labour law perspective, there are a lot of things that can be unclear about performance bonuses.

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Keywords:

legal data bank, work life, employment

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/are-you-entitled-to-a-performance-bonus

Kaksi henkilöä keskustelee, toinen on pyörätuolissa.

Non-Discrimination Act reformed – what has changed in working life?

The reform of the Act clarified the employer's duty to promote equality and to prepare equality promotion plans in addition to improving the legal protection of employees.

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Keywords:

legal data bank, work life, equality

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/non-discrimination-act-reformed-what-has-changed-in-working-life

Käsi kirjoittaa kynällä, jonka päässä on punainen viiri.

Whistleblowing Act entered into force

The aim of the act is to protect whistleblowers who report breaches of laws that they detect in the course of their work.

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legal data bank, work life

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/whistleblowing-act-entered-into-force

Piirros työtuolista, jonka istuin- ja selkänojaan on asetettu piikki.

Harassment needs to be addressed

Both employers and employees should respond to harassment.

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Keywords:

wellbeing, leadership, legal data bank, work life

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/harassment-needs-to-be-addressed

How the government’s intended laws would affect your work

The government plans to pass laws to abolish at least child increases, the 300-euro exempt amount of earned income and the job alternation leave system and to decrease the level of unemployment security, according to a list of legislative changes published by the KOKO unemployment fund.

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Keywords:

legal data bank, family and work life, employment and law

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/how-the-governments-intended-laws-would-affect-your-work

Piirrustus, jossa kaksi ihmishahmoa seisoo suuren kellotaulun ääressä, toisella on kädessään harppi.

How much work is enough?

Underperformance is a term that is commonly used by employers, but it has no precise legal meaning.

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Keywords:

legal data bank, working hours, employment relationship, employment and law

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/how-much-work-is-enough

Henkilö suttaa kalenteria piirroskuvassa.

Answers to questions about lay-offs

In this article, we have collected answers to the most common questions about lay-offs.

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Keywords:

legal data bank, layoff, employment and law

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/answers-to-questions-about-lay-offs

Legislative reforms this autumn – variable working hours and family leaves

The provisions concerning variable workings hours in the Employment Contracts Acts were amended, and the family leave reform entered into force on 1 August 2022.

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Keywords:

legal data bank, family and work life, working hours, employment relationship

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/legislative-reforms-this-autumn-variable-working-hours-and-family-leaves

Piirroskuvassa nainen istuu liitutaulun yläpuolella.

Live and learn!

Study leave gives working adult students the flexibility to study.

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Keywords:

legal data bank, study leave, work life

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/live-and-learn

Frequently asked legal questions

Are you having trouble with questions concerning employment, employment contracts or the prohibition of competition, for example? Take a look at our list of law-related working life questions TEK members frequently ask – perhaps you will also find an answer to your problem!

Keywords:

legal data bank

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/employment-and-law/legal-data-bank/frequently-asked-legal-questions

The summer holiday season is here – what are some things that you should know about the annual holiday?

It is worth keeping in mind that employers are under no obligation to allow employees to take their holiday in several short periods.

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Keywords:

legal data bank, collective agreement, employment and law, annual holiday

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-summer-holiday-season-is-here-what-are-some-things-that-you-should-know-about-the-annual-holiday

Changing jobs requires precision

The lawyers of TEK are often asked questions about changing jobs. There are many things that need to be considered in these situations.

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Keywords:

legal data bank, job search, job search and career

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/changing-jobs-requires-precision

Legal amendment: Compensation obligation extended to all non-competition agreements

In the future, employers are obligated to pay employees 40 or 60 percent of their salary during a non-competition period.

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Keywords:

non-competition agreement, legal data bank

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/legal-amendment-compensation-obligation-extended-to-all-non-competition-agreements

Remember this about remote work and tax deductions

Hey, TEK member! We wish to remind you that costs incurred by an employee during remote work are also tax deductible in certain situations.

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Keywords:

remote work, legal data bank

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/remember-this-about-remote-work-and-tax-deductions

New Co-operation Act aims to increase dialogue

The new Co-operation Act will enter into force at the turn of the year 2022.

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Keywords:

legal data bank, cooperation negotiations

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/new-co-operation-act-aims-to-increase-dialogue

Family leave reform – what changes?

The coming reform completely reshapes earnings-related family leave. The reform will enter into effect in August 2022.

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Keywords:

legal data bank, family and work life

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/family-leave-reform-what-changes

Employee representatives support LGBTQ co-workers

TEK's specialist compiled a list of five ways for employee representatives to better take LGBTQ employees into account. TEK’s lawyer summarises how the rights of minorities are secured by legislation.

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Keywords:

legal data bank, elected official, shop steward

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/employee-representatives-support-lgbtq-co-workers

Hot holiday questions

COVID-19 affects nearly everything, except the accumulation of annual leave if the authorities place you in quarantine.

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Keywords:

legal data bank

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/hot-holiday-questions

Work hours

What is included in the working hours? In which situations is time spent on travelling included in working hours?

Keywords:

legal data bank, employment relationship, employment and law

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/employment-and-law/legal-data-bank/work-hours

Agreement on the termination of employment

Information about agreements made for terminating an employment on mutual understanding.

Keywords:

legal data bank, employment relationship, employment and law

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/employment-and-law/legal-data-bank/agreement-on-the-termination-of-employment

Employee's own resignation

Are you considering resigning? Read what you have to take account of when you resign.

Keywords:

legal data bank, employment relationship, employment and law

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/employment-and-law/legal-data-bank/employees-own-resignation

What to remember when you want to terminate your employment?

When can an employee terminate the employment? What process must be followed?

Keywords:

legal data bank, employment relationship, employment and law

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/employment-and-law/legal-data-bank/what-to-remember-when-you-want-to-terminate-your-employment

Period of notice

The period of notice is part of a normal employment relationship, during which both parties must keep fulfilling the duties they have due to the employment relationship.

Keywords:

legal data bank, employment relationship, employment and law

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/employment-and-law/legal-data-bank/period-of-notice

Competing activities and non-competition agreements

Information about non-competition agreements and competing activities.

Keywords:

non-competition agreement, legal data bank, employment relationship, employment and law

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/employment-and-law/legal-data-bank/competing-activities-and-non-competition-agreements

Trial period

There is no trial period, unless otherwise agreed. On what grounds can an employment agreement be cancelled during trial period?

Keywords:

legal data bank, employment relationship, employment and law

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/employment-and-law/legal-data-bank/trial-period

Making an employment contract

Information and advice on making an employment contract.

Keywords:

legal data bank, working hours, employment contract, employment relationship, employment and law

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/employment-and-law/legal-data-bank/making-an-employment-contract

Legal data bank

Here you will find legal information regarding work and employment relationships.

Keywords:

member services and benefits, legal data bank, employment and law

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/employment-and-law/legal-data-bank

Kaksi henkilöä keskustelee pöydän ääressä.

Employment and law

TEK’s lawyers help you with the legal matters of work life. We provide advice to all our members, whether they are employees, employers or entrepreneurs.

Keywords:

member services and benefits, legal data bank, employment relationship, employment and law

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/employment-and-law

Come to a clear agreement on the terms of remote work

There are no specific regulations on remote work in labour legislation, so it is important to come to an agreement about it.

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Keywords:

legal data bank

https://www-dev2.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/come-clear-agreement-terms-remote-work

Content about "legal data bank"

Frequently asked questions about fixed-term employment contracts

Are you entitled to a performance bonus?

Non-Discrimination Act reformed – what has changed in working life?

Whistleblowing Act entered into force

Harassment needs to be addressed

How the government’s intended laws would affect your work

How much work is enough?

Answers to questions about lay-offs

Legislative reforms this autumn – variable working hours and family leaves

Live and learn!

Frequently asked legal questions

The summer holiday season is here – what are some things that you should know about the annual holiday?

Changing jobs requires precision

Legal amendment: Compensation obligation extended to all non-competition agreements

Remember this about remote work and tax deductions

New Co-operation Act aims to increase dialogue

Family leave reform – what changes?

Employee representatives support LGBTQ co-workers

Hot holiday questions

Work hours

Agreement on the termination of employment

Employee's own resignation

What to remember when you want to terminate your employment?

Period of notice

Competing activities and non-competition agreements

Trial period

Making an employment contract

Legal data bank

Employment and law

Come to a clear agreement on the terms of remote work