Määräajaisia

Määräajaisia is a Finnish term referring to fixed-term employment contracts. These contracts specify a predetermined end date for the employment relationship, distinguishing them from permanent or indefinite contracts. The use of määräajaisia is regulated by Finnish labor law, which outlines the conditions under which such contracts can be utilized. Generally, fixed-term employment is permissible for specific reasons, such as replacing an absent employee, for seasonal work, or for a project with a defined duration.

Finnish legislation aims to prevent the abuse of fixed-term contracts, which could lead to precarious employment. There are limitations on the duration and the number of consecutive fixed-term contracts that an employer can use with the same employee. If these limitations are exceeded without a justifiable reason, the contract may be considered an indefinite-term contract by law. Employees on fixed-term contracts are entitled to the same basic employment rights and benefits as permanent employees, including holidays, sick pay, and parental leave, proportionate to their employment period. The termination of a fixed-term contract is typically straightforward, as the end date is already agreed upon. However, early termination before the agreed-upon end date may require specific grounds, similar to indefinite contracts.