Toni Heikkilä, who will now be serving his second term as a Summer Job Helpline Advisor, emphasises the fact that the Helpline provides guidance and information with a low threshold.
The Summer Job Helpline opens on 5 May – free advice for summer employees throughout the summer
The Summer Job Helpline will open once again on Tuesday, 5 May 2026. The free advisory service will be available to answer the questions of summer employees until the end of August. The service is provided by the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK), Akava and the Finnish Confederation of Professionals (STTK).
Toni Heikkilä, who will now be serving his second term as a Summer Job Helpline Advisor, emphasises the fact that the Helpline provides guidance and information with a low threshold. Even one simple question can help to avoid bigger problems.
“Many young people are not sure what is okay in working life and what is not. Last summer, I fielded a lot of questions about, for example, working hours, onboarding and personal rights in working life”, Heikkilä says.
A lot of issues related to wages were also discussed. For example, advice was sought on what kind of pay or wage increments should be paid for the work or whether a summer worker is entitled to holiday compensation.
When can I contact the Helpline?
You can contact the Summer Job Helpline immediately about any aspect of an employment relationship, whether it concerns an employment contract, wages, working hours or breaks during the working day. Simply send a message or call if something about the operations of a workplace has you wondering or you don’t know how to approach a particular situation.
You don’t need to know everything in advance, not even what you should ask. You can already contact the Helpline when something simply seems unclear.
The service is specifically aimed at young people and young adults, but parents and employers can also contact the Helpline.
“Many times, it is a parent or employer who reaches out for advice because they want to make sure that things are being handled correctly. This is a good way to prevent confusion in advance. This also indicates that there is a great need for this type of guidance”, Heikkilä says.
Support with a low threshold
The Summer Job Helpline is available from 5 May to 31 August 2026. The helpline can be reached Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., by calling +358 (0)800 179 279 (free of charge).
You can also ask for advice through WhatsApp at +358 (0)40 747 1571 or via the electronic contact form available on the Summer Job Helpline website.
More information, frequently asked questions and the online checklist for summer employees can be found on the Summer Job Helpline website.