Vähimmäisvapaaajan

Vähimmäisvapaaajan is a term used in Finnish labor law to describe the minimum number of days an employee must be granted as paid vacation per year. The exact number of days varies depending on the length of the employment contract and the employee's age. For employees under the age of 30, the minimum vacation days are 20 days for a one-year contract, 25 days for a two-year contract, and 30 days for a three-year contract. For employees aged 30 and over, the minimum vacation days are 25 days for a one-year contract, 30 days for a two-year contract, and 35 days for a three-year contract. These minimum vacation days are in addition to any additional vacation days that may be granted by the employer. The purpose of vähimmäisvapaaajan is to ensure that employees have adequate time off to rest and recharge, which can improve their overall well-being and productivity. Employers are required to provide their employees with a written statement outlining the number of vacation days they are entitled to, as well as the dates on which they are entitled to take their vacation. Employees are also entitled to carry over up to five days of unused vacation days from one year to the next, provided that they have worked for the employer for at least one year.