Kokopäivätyö

Kokopäivätyö, a Finnish term, translates directly to "full-time work." It refers to an employment arrangement where an individual works the standard number of hours set by law or collective agreement, typically around 37.5 to 40 hours per week. This is contrasted with osa-aikatyö (part-time work), which involves fewer hours.

In Finland, kokopäivätyö is the most common form of employment. It usually entitles the employee to full benefits and rights associated with employment, such as paid annual leave, sick pay, and pension contributions, according to the terms of their employment contract and relevant legislation. The specific number of hours constituting full-time work can vary slightly depending on the industry and collective bargaining agreements in place.

The concept of kokopäivätyö is central to the Finnish labor market and social security system. It provides a stable income and social security for a large portion of the working population. While the standard is usually defined as a certain number of hours per week, the exact schedule can be flexible, with various shift patterns and working times possible within the full-time framework, as agreed upon by the employer and employee.