Lisätyöksi

Lisätyöksi is a Finnish linguistic form used to describe something that is offered or taken on as extra work. The base noun lisätyö refers to work beyond an employee’s regular or scheduled hours, often used to cover peaks in demand or temporary absences. The form lisätyöksi is the translative case, typically meaning “as extra work” or “to be used as extra work,” as in phrases such as “Hänelle tarjottiin lisätyöksi 20 tuntia” – “20 hours were offered to him as extra work.”

In practice, lisätyöksi appears in employment discussions and scheduling when an employer offers additional hours to an existing employee. This is common in workplaces with part-time or flexible staffing, seasonal workloads, or temporary staffing needs. Acceptance of lisätyöksi is usually voluntary and subject to the terms of the employee’s contract and any applicable collective agreements. Employers may have policies on the ordering of who is offered extra hours, notice periods, and limits on how much lisätyötä can be assigned, but the exact rules vary by sector and contract.

Compensation for lisätyö follows the same pay framework as normal hours, including overtime rules if the extra hours exceed agreed weekly limits or beyond statutory overtime. The use of lisätyö and related rules are governed by Finnish employment law and, where applicable, collective agreements, which may set specific procedures, priority rights, and compensation standards.

See also lisätyö.