Kompensaatiot

Kompensaatiot are measures or payments made to offset losses, damages, or disadvantages. The term is used in several fields and covers both monetary and non-monetary forms. In Finnish, the concept encompasses compensation paid for harm or for fulfilling obligations, as well as remuneration for work or services.

In economics and law, kompensaatiot include monetary payments such as damages compensation in civil cases, wages, salaries, bonuses, and allowances provided to employees. They can also take the form of in-kind benefits or tax relief designed to offset costs incurred by individuals or entities. In international and commercial contexts, offset agreements and other forms of compensation aim to balance obligations arising from trade or investment.

In social policy, kompensaatiot refer to programs that compensate victims of accidents or natural disasters, or to state or employer measures that offset social or economic disadvantages. Examples include cash transfers, subsidies, or access to services intended to restore a standard of living or economic security.

In psychology and personal development, kompensaatiot describe compensatory strategies or behaviors used to counterbalance perceived weaknesses or deficits. These can be conscious or unconscious and may involve developing strengths in one area to compensate for limitations in another.

Synonyms and related terms include kompensaation, korvaus, hyvitys, and kompensaatio in other languages. See also topics on employee compensation, civil damages, social benefits, and compensatory mechanisms.