Työllisyysaseman

Työllisyysasema refers to an individual's employment status. It describes whether a person is working, unemployed, or economically inactive. In Finland, the primary categories for työllisyysasema are employed (työllinen), unemployed (työtön), and not in the labor force (ei-työvoimainen).

An employed person is someone who has a job, whether full-time, part-time, or temporary. This includes individuals who are temporarily absent from work due to illness, vacation, or parental leave, provided they have a job to return to. Self-employed individuals are also considered employed.

An unemployed person is someone who is not employed but is actively seeking work and is available to start working immediately. This definition is often aligned with international standards set by organizations like the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Individuals not in the labor force are those who are neither employed nor unemployed. This category includes students, pensioners, homemakers, and individuals who are unable to work due to disability or long-term illness.

The classification of työllisyysasema is crucial for labor market statistics, economic analysis, and the formulation of social and employment policies. Official statistics are typically collected through surveys conducted by national statistical agencies, such as Statistics Finland, and through administrative data. Understanding these different statuses helps in assessing the health of the economy and the well-being of the population.