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Experiment on recruitment subsidy for sole entrepreneurs Note! The project has ended and the content of this page will no longer be updated. The experiment on recruitment subsidy for sole entrepreneurs has ended. The Ministry of Economic Affairs a...https://tem.fi/en/experiment-on-recruitment-subsidy-for-sole-entrepreneurs
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Questions and answers about the recruitment subsidy trial for sole traders Note! The project has ended and the content of this page will no longer be updated. What is the recruitment subsidy trial for sole traders? The purpose of the recruitment s...https://tem.fi/en/questions-and-answers-about-the-recruitment-subsidy-trial-for-sole-traders
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Lower threshold for dismissal of employees The Government is reforming the legislation on working life to remove barriers to employment and, in particular, to strengthen the operating conditions of SMEs. Barriers to employment will be removed, inc...https://tem.fi/en/lower-threshold-for-terminating-employment
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22.12.2025 | As of 1 January 2026, an employment relationship may be terminated on less weightier grounds if the employee violates the obligations arising from the employment relationship. Whether sufficient grounds for dismissal exist will continue to be based on a comprehensive consideration, and dismissal may not take place for a minor or discriminatory reason.https://tem.fi/en/-/lower-threshold-for-dismissal-if-employee-breaches-obligations
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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://tem.fi/en/-/new-board-of-directors-has-been-appointed-for-geological-survey-of-finland
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Protection of privacy in working life The most important Finnish legislation related to the processing of employees’ personal data is the Act on the Protection of Privacy in Working Life (759/2004). All processing of employees’ personal data must ...https://tem.fi/en/protection-of-privacy-at-work
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Promotion of non-discrimination in working life Employers must promote non-discrimination at the workplace. The obligation applies to employers at workplaces of all sizes. Employers providing regular employment for at least 30 persons must prepare...https://tem.fi/en/promotion-of-non-discrimination-in-working-life
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Measures of the Orpo Government concerning work-based immigration Finland’s success and international competitiveness are based on high levels of skills and competence. However, the Finnish labour market suffers from a shortage of skilled workers....https://tem.fi/en/measures-of-the-orpo-government-concerning-work-based-immigration
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Protection of privacy at work and working with children Data protection in working life Employers can gather personal information on their employees for their own needs. However, the protection of privacy dictates that jobseekers and employees hav...https://tem.fi/en/protection-of-privacy-at-work-and-working-with-children
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9.1.2025 | Minister of Employment Arto Satonen will travel to Vietnam and the Philippines from 11 to 18 January 2025. The purpose of the visit is to create a cooperation model between Finland and the countries to promote international recruitment.https://tem.fi/en/-/minister-of-employment-satonen-to-visit-vietnam-and-the-philippines-to-promote-recruitment-of-experts-to-finland
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Development of jobseeker’s service process and employment services Employment services and the service process for jobseekers will be reformed to better meet individual needs, in line with the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government....https://tem.fi/en/development-of-jobseekers-service-process-and-employment-services
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International expertise and labour According to a number of reports, the availability of talent is one of the biggest obstacles to growth and internationalisation in companies and other organisations. Finnish companies need skilled employees, part...https://tem.fi/en/international-expertise-and-labour
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Positive structural change A positive structural change refers to a situation where a company makes a significant investment in a region, thereby strengthening its vitality and boosting employment in the area. Ensuring the success of positive stru...https://tem.fi/en/positive-structural-change
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Supporting employment through public procurement Requirement to provide employment through public procurement helps those in a weaker labour market position Public procurement can promote social objectives. Employment through procurement means tha...https://tem.fi/en/employment-through-procurement
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Pilot plan to help sole entrepreneurs with recruitment - Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment
18.1.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government Programme outlines a plan to lower the threshold for companies to recruit employees through an experiment on recruitment subsidy. The aim is to support business growth and promote employment. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment commissioned the VATT Institute for Economic Research and Aalto University to draw up a proposal for an experiment on recruitment subsidy that sole entrepreneurs could use to recruit employees.https://tem.fi/en/-/pilot-plan-to-help-sole-entrepreneurs-with-recruitment -
Completed projects and programmes The contents of the projects and programmes compiled on this page are no longer updated, but you can find information on their previous stages and materials. Implementation project on the Economic Development Cent...https://tem.fi/en/completed-projects
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Current projects The ministry's websites for ongoing projects. All ongoing projects, working groups, advisory boards and committees in the Ministry Government's labour market reforms » The Government will develop the Finnish labour market to make ...https://tem.fi/en/other-development-projects
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Labour legislation Labour legislation (all Acts, see Further information) comprises such acts as the Employment Contracts Act, Working Time Act, Annual Holidays Act, Non-discrimination Act, Act on the Protection of Privacy in Working Life, Collect...https://tem.fi/en/labour-legislation
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30.3.2023 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has commissioned two studies to support future decisions and measures to promote international recruitment in the healthcare and social welfare sector. The reports survey the experiences on international recruitment among healthcare and social welfare sector employers and those who have moved to Finland to work or study in the sector. The conclusion is that employees hired from abroad will be needed in great numbers in the next few years.https://tem.fi/en/-/new-studies-provide-data-on-promotion-of-international-recruitment-in-health-and-social-services-sector
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15.2.2023 | As international recruitment becomes increasingly common in the healthcare and social welfare sector, it is important to ensure that employers have sufficient competence to manage recruitment responsibly. Responsibility recommendations prepared to support recruitment promote consideration of ethical aspects and combat risks of labour exploitation.https://tem.fi/en/-/new-responsibility-recommendations-support-employers-in-healthcare-and-social-welfare-sector-international-recruitment-