Glossary

An unemployment fund you can join to potentially receive earnings-related unemployment allowance.

Value-added tax in Finland; often shown on invoices and receipts.

Paid vacation days accrued while working; accrual and rules depend on law, contract, and agreements.

A unique identifier for companies and organizations in Finland.

Industry-wide minimum employment conditions in Finland, set by collective bargaining.

The Digital and Population Data Services Agency; handles population information and identity data services.

Your agreement with an employer covering duties, pay, working time, and key terms.

The Finnish personal identity code used by authorities and many services.

A common extra payment related to annual leave, often defined by collective agreements.

Finland’s Social Insurance Institution; administers many benefits.

The Finnish Immigration Service; handles residence permits and many immigration decisions.

Your official municipality of residence, which can affect access to public services.

The required time between giving notice and the employment ending; depends on contract and rules.

Employer-provided healthcare; coverage varies by employer and provider.

Workplace safety and wellbeing practices; includes preventing hazards and supporting safe working conditions.

The Finnish Tax Administration’s online service for taxes, filings, and messages.

Work beyond regular hours; compensation and rules often depend on law and collective agreements.

A breakdown of your salary, deductions, and payments for a pay period.

An initial period in an employment relationship with special termination rules.

A permit that allows you to reside in Finland for a certain purpose; handled by Migri.

An employee representative at the workplace, often linked to collective agreements and unions.

A common way to log in to Finnish services using online banking credentials or a mobile ID.

A portal for Finnish public e-services and official messages.

A withholding tax often applied to non-residents; rules depend on your tax status and income type.

Shows your withholding rate; your employer uses it to withhold the correct tax.

Public employment services; jobseeker services and many integration-related processes.

An organization that can provide advice, legal help, and support for employees.

Employee pension insurance in Finland; employers arrange it for employees.

Pension insurance for self-employed people; declared work income affects pension and some benefits.