Työaikatilaaja

Työaikatilaaja, which translates to "working time client" or "working time commissioner" in English, is a Finnish term referring to a party that commissions or orders work, thereby dictating the working hours or schedule for the performance of that work. This concept is particularly relevant in the context of Finnish labor law and employment relationships.

Essentially, the työaikatilaaja is the entity that defines the parameters of when work is to be performed. This could be an employer who sets standard working hours for their employees, or it could be a client who specifies deadlines and delivery times for a contracted service. The nature of the relationship between the työaikatilaaja and the worker (or a contractor) determines the specifics of the working time arrangement.

In many cases, the employer is the primary työaikatilaaja, as they have the legal right and responsibility to organize the work and determine working hours, subject to collective agreements and legislation. However, the term can also be applied in situations involving multiple parties, such as in construction projects where a main contractor might be the työaikatilaaja for subcontractors, who in turn are the työaikatilaaja for their own workers.

Understanding who the työaikatilaaja is is crucial for determining rights and obligations related to working time, overtime, and rest periods. Finnish labor law aims to protect workers, and the responsibilities of the työaikatilaaja include ensuring that working time regulations are adhered to and that the health and safety of workers are not compromised by excessive or irregular working hours.