jälkieläkkeet

Jälkieläkkeet are payments made to former employees after their employment has ended. These payments can take various forms, including retirement benefits, severance pay, or long-term disability payments. The specific nature and eligibility for jälkieläkkeet depend on Finnish labor law, individual employment contracts, and collective bargaining agreements.

Retirement benefits are typically paid to individuals who have reached the legal retirement age and have fulfilled the necessary contribution requirements. These benefits are often provided by pension institutions, which may be public or private. Severance pay, on the other hand, is compensation provided to an employee whose employment is terminated by the employer, often due to redundancy or restructuring. The amount of severance pay is usually determined by factors such as the length of service and the employee's salary. Long-term disability payments are intended to provide financial support to employees who are unable to work due to a prolonged illness or injury. These payments are often part of an insurance scheme or a company's internal benefits package.

The legislation surrounding jälkieläkkeet aims to provide a safety net for employees during periods of transition from employment. It ensures that individuals receive financial support when they are no longer actively earning a salary. Employers are responsible for understanding and complying with the relevant regulations to ensure that these payments are made correctly and in a timely manner. Employees, in turn, have the right to receive these benefits if they meet the stipulated criteria.