Sijaisuuslisät

Sijaisuuslisät, which translates to "acting allowance" or "deputy allowance" in English, is a type of compensation in Finnish public sector employment. It is a supplementary payment granted to an employee who temporarily assumes the duties of a higher-ranking position or a position with greater responsibilities. This allowance is intended to compensate the employee for the increased workload and the assumption of duties that are typically associated with a more senior role.

The conditions for receiving sijaisuuslisät are usually defined in collective bargaining agreements or employment contracts. Typically, an employee must be formally appointed to act in the absent employee's position for a specified period. The duration of the acting period, the difference in responsibilities between the original and the assumed role, and the salary difference between the positions often influence the amount of the sijaisuuslisät. This allowance is not a permanent salary increase but rather a temporary addition to an employee's regular pay. It aims to ensure that the work in the higher-level position is covered effectively while providing fair compensation to the employee temporarily undertaking those duties. The specific rules and rates for sijaisuuslisät can vary between different public sector employers and depending on the specific collective agreement applicable.