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Payslip (palkkalaskelma)
A breakdown of your salary, deductions, and payments for a pay period.
...that details exactly how your pay was calculated. Finnish payslips contain essential information about your gross salary, all deductions, and the net amount deposited to your bank account....
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Sairaala (Hospital)
Finland's public hospital system providing specialist and emergency medical care, organized by hospital districts.
Sairaala means hospital in Finnish. Finland's public hospital system provides specialist medical care, surgical procedures, emergency treatment, and long-term care. Hospitals...
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Sairausloma: sick leave
Paid time off work due to illness in Finland, with specific rules for notification, pay, and medical certificates.
Sairausloma is sick leave in Finnish, the time you take off work due to illness or injury. Finland has strong sick leave protections, ensuring employees can recover without losing...
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Shop steward (luottamusmies)
An employee representative at the workplace, often linked to collective agreements and unions.
...Language support: They can explain complex Finnish workplace rules in practical terms Confidential help: Discussions with the shop steward are typically confidential Not management: They...
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Starttiraha (Startup Grant)
A grant from municipal employment services for new entrepreneurs in Finland to support their income during the early stages of starting a business.
...employment services Business ID (Y-tunnus): Finnish business identifier
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Terveyskeskus: health center
Public municipal health center providing primary healthcare services to local residents in Finland.
...coverage needed: Most expats need to be in the Finnish social security system to benefit from subsidized rates Waiting times: Non-urgent appointments may have waiting times of days or weeks; urgent...
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Tutkinto: degree
An academic or vocational qualification awarded upon completion of a study program in Finland.
...at their own pace within certain time limits. Finnish degrees are recognized internationally, particularly within the European Higher Education Area. The National Agency for Education...
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Työsopimus: employment contract
Legal agreement between employee and employer in Finland defining job duties, salary, working hours, and terms.
Työsopimus is the employment contract in Finnish, the legal agreement between you and your employer that establishes the terms of your working relationship. This fundamental document defines...
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Väestörekisteri: population register
Finland's official population database containing personal information of all registered residents, managed by DVV.
...Services Agency (DVV) and forms the backbone of Finnish public administration. Detailed explanation The Finnish population register has roots dating back centuries, originally maintained by the...
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Verohallinto: tax administration
Finland's Tax Administration authority handling tax collection, returns, and taxpayer services.
Verohallinto (Finnish Tax Administration) is the government authority responsible for tax collection, processing tax returns, providing taxpayer guidance, and...
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Vuokra-asunto (rental apartment)
Rental housing in Finland; understanding the rental market, tenant rights, and how to find accommodation.
Vuokra-asunto means rental apartment in Finnish. Understanding the Finnish rental market is essential for newcomers, as the housing search process, tenant rights, and rental practices differ...
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Yliopisto: university
Research university in Finland offering academic degrees and conducting scientific research.
...and art schools), and the University of Turku. Finnish universities focus on research-based education, meaning that teaching is closely connected to ongoing research and students are expected to...
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Alko (state alcohol monopoly)
Finland's state-owned alcohol retail monopoly, the only store selling beverages over 8% ABV.
Alko The Finnish state-owned alcohol retail monopoly, exclusively selling beverages with an alcohol content above 8% ABV (and spirit-based drinks above 5.5%)....
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Asumistuki (housing allowance)
Kela's general housing allowance that helps low-income residents in Finland cover their rent or housing costs.
...Widely available: Open to all residents with a Finnish municipality of residence, including EU citizens and those with valid residence permits Students: As a rule, students cannot get general...
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Business ID (Y-tunnus)
A unique identifier for companies and organizations in Finland.
...error detection. The number is assigned by the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH) or the Tax Administration when a business entity is registered, and it remains with the organization...
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Ennakkoperintä (Tax Withholding)
Finland's system of prepaying taxes through salary withholding, ensuring taxes are collected throughout the year rather than in a lump sum.
...(tax card). This rate is calculated by Vero (the Finnish Tax Administration) based on your estimated annual income, applicable deductions, and tax rates for your municipality. The tax card includes...
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Ennakonpidätys: tax withholding
Tax withheld from your salary by your employer before you receive payment in Finland.
...employer acts as a tax collector on behalf of the Finnish Tax Administration, withholding the appropriate amount from each paycheck and remitting it directly to the authorities. The amount withheld is...
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Erikoisruokavalio (Special Diet)
Finland's strong culture of accommodating dietary restrictions including lactose-free, gluten-free, and vegan options.
...countries in the world for dietary restrictions. Finnish supermarkets, restaurants, and cafeterias routinely cater to lactose-free (laktoositon), gluten-free (gluteeniton), dairy-free (maidoton), and...
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Etätyö: remote work
Remote work policies and practices in Finland, one of the world's leading countries in flexible working arrangements.
Etätyö means remote work or telecommuting in Finnish. Finland is one of the world's leaders in remote work adoption, with a strong culture of trust-based employment and digital infrastructure...
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Hammashoito: dental care
Dental healthcare services in Finland available through public health centers, private clinics, and occupational health.
Hammashoito means dental care in Finnish. Access to dental services in Finland works differently than general healthcare, with options including public dental clinics run by wellbeing...