Implementation of the so-called Directive on working conditions and zero-hours contracts
TEM117:00/2020 Statute drafting
Preparation of a report drawn up in the form of a government proposal containing proposals for the legislative amendments required for the implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/1152 (the so-called Directive on working conditions). The Directive aims to advance more secure and predictable terms of employment. Proposal 60/2022, 21.4.2022 includes zero-hour contracts, reply 90/2022 27.6.2022, confirmation (Acts 744-750/2022) 8.7.2022, entry into force 1.8.2022.
Basic information Completed
Project number TEM117:00/2020
Case numbers VN/21883/2020
Set by Ministry of Employment and the Economy
Task class Preparation of a government proposal
Term/schedule 9.11.2020 – 8.7.2022
Date of appointment 5.11.2020
Law drafting
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Under preparation
Adopted in the plan for the session period on 7.9.2021 - 2
Estimated week of presentation
Original estimated week of presentation 8/2022Estimated new week of presentation 16/2022 - 3
Submitted to Parliament
21.4.2022HE 60/2022 Information on parliamentary proceedings - 4
Current stage: Statute adopted
Parliamentary reply EV 60/2022
Minister in chargeMinister of Labour Haatainen
- Processed by: Advisory Committee on Local Government Finances and Administration
Goals and results
The so-called Directive on working conditions aims to improve the position of those in unpredictable employment relationships, in particular, by advancing more secure and predictable terms of employment. The provisions of the Directive concern, among other things, the employer’s obligation to provide information about the employment relationship to the employee, probationary period, prohibition of competitive activity and contracts with variable working hours. In addition, the Directive contains provisions on legal protection of employees.
Starting points
The implementation of the Directive, adopted on 20 June 2019, requires amendments to employment legislation. The implementation period will end on 1 August 2022.
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Person
Role, Term
Nieminen, Elli
Erityisasiantuntija
Ministry of Employment and the Economy
Role: Project contact person
5.10.2020 – 8.7.2022
Steiner, Nico
Hallitusneuvos
Ministry of Employment and the Economy
Role: Project contact person
5.10.2020 – 8.7.2022
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Position of employees working variable hours to be strengthened – improvements also to be made to predictability and transparency of conditions of employment
Working group report on legislative amendments concerning working conditions and variable hours contracts sent out for comments
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