Employment advice for small entrepreneurs – an employer's guide
This free guide is intended for small business owners who have become or are about to become employers. The guide provides a practical overview of the key rules of the employment relationship and employment law issues.
The guide covers, among other things:
- employer obligations – labor legislation and collective agreements
- different forms of employment – permanent and fixed-term employment
- working hours – full-time work as well as part-time work and variable working hours contracts
- employee's days off and absences – annual leave, sick leave and family leave
- challenging employment situations – dismissal, warning and layoff
Employment issues can arise when hiring an employee, as the employment relationship progresses, or as it approaches its conclusion. Being an employer can also involve challenging situations, and our guide will give you first aid for dealing with them.
The Small Entrepreneur Employment Advice Guide will answer questions such as these:
How do permanent and fixed-term employment differ? A permanent employment relationship is valid until further notice, while a fixed-term employment relationship ends at an agreed time or upon completion of the work. In this guide, we will go over what the employer should consider.
When can I sign a zero-hours contract? Variable working hours agreements can only be made under certain conditions, the guide summarizes the basics of different forms of employment.
What should an employer do if an employee falls ill? Sick leave, or sick leave, involves obligations for both the employee and the employer. We will explain the practices related to sick pay, reporting obligations, and necessary reports.
Can a fixed-term employee be dismissed? A fixed-term employment contract is generally binding until the end of the agreed period. In this guide, we explain what exceptions may apply to certain situations.
On what grounds can an employee be dismissed? Termination of an employment relationship requires a legal basis. In this guide, we will review personal, production-related and financial grounds for termination.
What are the laws that should be displayed in the workplace? It is the employer's responsibility to display the legislation governing working life in the workplace. You will find a list of these laws in the guide.
When can an employee be given a warning? A warning may be necessary, for example, when an employee neglects their duties or acts contrary to the employer's instructions. In this guide, we explain what to consider when issuing a warning.
When can an employee be laid off? Layoffs may be considered, for example, when the amount of work is temporarily reduced. In this guide, we explain the grounds for layoffs and the employer's obligations in different situations.
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