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ABC of the working world

You can avoid many problems by knowing the rules that govern the world of work. You have many rights when working in Finland. Just follow our online guide to your rights and insist on them at work!

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The SAK Fair Play at Work service will help you overcome the challenges of the working world, providing answers to such questions as:

The details of employment can often be quite complicated, but you do not have to tackle these problems alone. If something is not clear to you, then don’t be afraid to ask your supervisor, shop steward or trade union. They can also help if you have problems at work.

The SAK employee rights hotline is temporarily closed

The SAK employee rights hotline is temporarily closed. We aim to reopen the hotline as soon as possible.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration helpline answers at number 0295 016 620 from Monday to Friday between 9 and 15 o’clock. Also, check the guidelines for problem situations in the Fair Play at Work website.

Information in 26 languages

Our ABC guide to working in Finland describes the ground rules of the working world in English, Finnish, Swedish, Russian and Ukrainian. You can also find basic background information on working in Finland in 21 other languages.

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Find your own trade union

A trade union can help when you need support in the world of work. The Tradeunion.fi service will help you find a suitable union according to your industry or the name of your workplace. Find your own union and join today!