The Orpo Government’s labour market reforms

The Government will develop the Finnish labour market to make it more flexible. The aim is to support employment, economic growth, competitiveness and productivity. The reforms will be prepared on a tripartite basis, drawing on the expertise of businesses and employee organisations.

Improving industrial peace: The reform entered into force on 18.5.2024. Increase local collective bargaining: Proposal to Parliament on 5.9.2024. Development of the conciliation system: Proposal to Parliament on 3.10.2024. Dismatling barriers to employment: Proposals by the 2025 government spending limits discussion.

This website contains information on the Government’s labour market reforms and their progress.

Ongoing legislative projects

This table summarises the Government’s labour market reforms, which are currently under preparation.

Legislative project Preparation phase
Improving industrial peace in the labour market The reform entered into force on 18.5.2024.
Increasing local collective bargaining The Government submitted the proposal to Parliament on 5 September 2024.
Amendments to the Act on Co-operation within Undertakings Preparation of the legislative project takes place in two stages. The first-stage changes were being circulated for comments and preparatory work by public officials continues.
Developing the conciliation system The Government submitted the proposal to Parliament on 3.10.2024.
Repeal of the Work in Bakeries Act The Government submitted the proposal to Parliament on 19 September 2024
Ensuring essential work in a labour dispute Legislative amendments are being prepared by a tripartite working group.
Amendments to regulation on grounds for termination related to employee's person The term of the working group will end on 31 December 2024. 
Changes to grounds for fixed-term employment contracts, period of notice for layoffs and reemployment obligation The term of the working group will end on 31 December 2024.