Obligations of the employer

For members:

Collective agreements

A collective agreement is an agreement between a workers' organization and an employer or employers' organization on sector-specific working conditions. These include wages, working hours, holidays and other benefits that are observed within the scope of the agreement. Collective agreements can be either normally binding or universally binding.

Whistleblowing

The so-called Whistleblowing Act (Act on the Protection of Persons Reporting Violations of European Union and National Law) requires protection for persons reporting misconduct. The Act is based on the EU's Whistleblowing Directive. The Act creates a framework for how misconduct or illegal activity can be reported and what kind of protection is provided to the whistleblower.

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Employee rights and privacy

The employee's fundamental rights and privacy protection operate alongside the employer's rights. The employer's rights do not override the protection provided by fundamental rights, for example, regarding the confidentiality of correspondence or the privacy protection related to the processing of data.

Equality plan and equality

Employee equality and equality in the workplace are important for a good working atmosphere. This in turn affects the success of the company. This page contains instructions for drawing up a company's equality plan and equality plan.

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Work requiring a permit and other situations requiring an exception permit

Some work requires a permit or must be reported to the occupational safety and health authorities. The occupational safety and health authorities also monitor the implementation of occupational safety and health.

Personal identification at a construction site

All employees working on a shared construction site must have a personal identification card with a photo, identification number and tax number. It must be visibly displayed when moving around the site.

Employment advice for small entrepreneurs

This guide is intended especially for you, the entrepreneur, who is considering issues related to employment relationships. This guide provides a general overview of the most important issues in an employment relationship and is intended to serve as a first aid tool for entrepreneurs when employment law issues arise.

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What does an entrepreneur need to know about the Cooperatives Act?

It is necessary for an entrepreneur who falls under the scope of the Cooperatives Act to familiarize himself with the law and consider the actions that the company should be prepared for due to the law. The section on the Cooperatives Act has been prepared to facilitate familiarization with the law and its practical application.

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