ansiotyö
Ansiotyö is a Finnish term that refers to paid employment—work for which an individual receives compensation in the form of wages or a salary. The word combines ansio, meaning earnings, with työtä, meaning work. In official statistics and social policy, ansiotyö denotes work performed for pay, typically under an employment contract with an employer or organization. It is usually distinguished from unpaid work and from self‑employment or entrepreneurship, which are categorized separately in many contexts.
The concept covers a range of arrangements, including full‑time, part‑time, temporary, and seasonal employment, as long
In practice, ansiotyö serves as a benchmark for distinguishing earned income from other forms of income, such