Author: paka
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What is a local agreement?
In general, a ‘local agreement’ stands for the right given in a collective labour agreement to agree certain matters locally in the workplace. For example, it may be possible to agree flexible working hours arrangements within the scope of the collective labour agreement. Local agreements usually concern wages, holidays, working hours and similar factors of a company’s single personnel group…
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Rules of the workplace
Work is an important part of Finnish people’s lives. Every employee is different and there are various ways of working. Shared workplace rules and compliance with them increase wellbeing at work and the smooth flow of tasks. They make the workplace safe for everyone and allow everyone to be themselves. Certain workplaces have written rules,…
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‘The labour rights of young people should be respected to the same extent as those of more senior employees’ – the free Summer Job Helpline provides assistance for summer employees
The Summer Job Helpline, provided jointly by the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK), Akava and the Finnish Confederation of Professionals (STTK) is once again open. The service answers the employment-related questions of summer employees by phone, WhatsApp and the service’s online form. This year’s Summer Job Advisor, Hanna-Marilla Zidan, strongly encourages all young…
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What does a warning mean?
A warning refers to the employer notifying the employee of the employee having in the employer’s opinion neglected or violated the obligations arising from the employment. The purpose of the warning is to tell employees how they have misbehaved in the employer’s opinion and to give employees an opportunity to correct their actions. Warning and terminating…
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What to do if you are late for work?
If you overslept or find you will be late for work for another reason, notify your supervisor immediately. Being late for work may affect the colleagues’ and supervisor’s work as well as customers. Mistakes happen and we can all find ourselves in unexpected situations that we cannot prepare for. When late, remember to behave respectfully…
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What is a zero-hour contract?
A zero-hour contract is an employment contract in which the employer is not obliged to offer a single working hour to the employee. Hence, a work contract may have a clause on the range of working hours over a specified period of time so that the minimum working time is defined as zero hours (the…
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Unpaid ‘grey’ overtime – don’t do it!
The amount of unpaid overtime done in a year could employ 20,000 people full-time. How many of us have come to the office ten minutes early to prepare for an important presentation? Or stayed at the office 15 minutes after official working hours had already ended, or responded to an urgent email at the weekend?…
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Job-seeker’s checklist
Job application Learn about the background of the workplace Think what you can offer as an employee A personal job applicationstands out, but beware of exaggerations! Ask someone you know for feedback on you job application Explain what you can do and be proud of it! CV Prepare the CVwith care Ask former supervisors etc. for references…
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What questions are allowed in a job interview?
You can practice the interview situation in advance and think about suitable answers to questions. Preparation is also a good way to keep the tension in control. It is also a good idea to think about what you would like to know about the job in advance. The interview is a good opportunity to get answers to…
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Occupational safety and health authorities
The occupational safety and health authorities working in the Regional State Administrative Agency monitor the compliance with provisions and orders concerning occupational safety and give advise and instructions on issues regarding occupational health and safety as well as the conditions of employment. The primary objective of the national telephone service provided by the occupational safety and…