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Employers notify jobseekers of vacant positions through newspapers, the Internet and Employment and Economic Development Offices. However, not all jobs are publicly advertised, so it can be worthwhile getting directly in touch with employers that are of interest. The Internet has a number of services for job seekers aimed at different sectors. Employment offices also offer guidance in choosing a career and advice on career planning.
Employees should sign a written contract with an employer. The contract between the employer and employee should fulfil the minimum conditions of the collective agreement for that sector. The terms and conditions of employment together with salaries are regulated by agreements between the social partners. The regulations aim to safeguard minimum benefits for employees. Unemployment benefits, holidays and family benefits, for example, are agreed for each sector.
The ability to cope at work is significantly influenced not only by the physical wellbeing of employees, but also by their mental wellbeing. Labour protection promotes the wellbeing of employees and safety in the working environment and prevents accidents at work and occupational diseases. Employers organise preventative health care for employees.
Employment and Economic Development Offices provide job seeking help for people who have become unemployed. Unemployment security provides unemployed people with basic income. KELA is responsible for paying basic allowance and labour market allowance, and unemployment funds for paying earnings-related allowances.
A pension guarantees an income after working life. Pensions consist primarily of an earnings-related pension based on past employment and a national pension based on residence in Finland. The employment and national pensions are statutory. The national pension guarantees a minimum income to those without an earnings-related pension or for those whose earnings-related pension is insufficient. Pension security can consist of several different pensions. Pensions are also paid to those living overseas.
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Page updated on 14.01.2010 | Suomi.fi editorial team | State Treasury
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