Ground rules of working

These pages provide some basic facts about working in Finland. You should also know these things if you are starting a new job.
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For example you need to know about:

  • regulations governing the world of work,
  • various forms of employment,
  • how employment ends, and
  • finding a new job.

Check the social security section of SAK’s pages for details of financial support, such as unemployment benefit and parental allowances.

The trade union pages provide further details on how to join a trade union.