Yötyölisät

Yötyölisät, also known as night work supplements or night shift allowances, are additional payments made to employees who work during specified night hours. These supplements are a common practice in many countries and industries to compensate workers for the disruption to their natural sleep patterns and the potential health and social consequences associated with working overnight. The specific hours that constitute "night work" and the amount of the supplement vary significantly depending on national labor laws, collective bargaining agreements, and individual employment contracts.

Typically, night work is defined as work performed during a period that includes late evening and early morning hours, often between 10 PM and 6 AM, though this definition can differ. The purpose of the yötyölisät is twofold: to acknowledge the unique demands placed on night shift workers and to encourage individuals to accept roles that require overnight operations, which are essential for many services and industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and emergency services. The calculation of these supplements can be a fixed amount per hour, a percentage of the regular wage, or a combination of factors. Employers are often required to provide these allowances to ensure fair compensation and maintain employee well-being.