Vuokratyösopimus

Vuokratyösopimus, often translated as temporary employment contract or agency work agreement, is a legal arrangement in Finnish labor law. It involves three parties: the employee, the employing company (a temporary employment agency), and the client company where the employee actually performs their work. The employing company is the legal employer of the worker, responsible for salary, social security contributions, and other employer obligations. The employee works under the direction and supervision of the client company.

The purpose of a vuokratyösopimus is to provide flexibility for businesses to meet fluctuating labor needs, such as seasonal demands or specific projects, without the long-term commitment of a permanent employment contract. For employees, it can offer opportunities for varied work experience and a potential pathway to permanent employment.

Key aspects of this agreement include the duration of the contract, which can be fixed-term or open-ended. The terms and conditions of employment, including wages and working hours, are typically determined by collective agreements applicable to the industry or by individual contract. Finnish law mandates equal treatment for temporary agency workers compared to directly employed workers of the client company regarding working conditions and pay, once they have been employed for a certain period. Careful attention must be paid to the legal framework governing temporary agency work to ensure compliance and protect the rights of all parties involved.