Study: Foreign labour critical for Finnish SMEs
A recent report from the E2 Research company finds that for some SMEs, foreign workers are the only source of…
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Tips for hiring seasonal workers
SY expert stresses the importance of due diligence when recruiting. Tourism business owner Jarkko Kuusisto, who has operated in Levi for…
Wild berry business got Thai pickers but paid €60,000 to move travel dates
The business owner says that the berry pickers’ incomes will not decrease despite a shorter picking season than last year.…
Employment Rights and Obligations
Mastering Employment Law Becoming an employer comes with obligations. It's important to know where to find information and how various…
What insurance does and doesn’t cover when business owners have accidents on the job
A business owner’s voluntary accident insurance may not be useful if an accident is not directly work-related. Under Finnish law,…
Labour market delegation
The purpose of the labour market delegation is to monitor the development of work-related legislation and collective bargaining policies, influence…
Employers’ contributions and insurance
Employers’ contributions are mandatory costs employers must pay in addition to salary. The size of an insurance premium or other…
Berry company owner worried about new restrictions on Thais
Some berry companies have already left the sector because of a lack of clarity about employment terms. Berry company owner Riina…
SY satisfied strikes end
The CEO of Suomen Yrittäjät, the Finnish SME association, says that industrial peace regulation must be enacted as soon as…
Tax authority and pension providers must show SMEs suffering from strikes flexibility
The political strikes are affecting many SMEs' cash flow. Suomen Yrittäjät, the Finnish SME association, calls for the Tax Administration…