lisätyö

Lisätyö is a term used in Finnish labor practice to describe extra work performed by an employee beyond the hours agreed in their employment contract, but within the framework set by law or collective agreements. It typically concerns workers who have fixed or flexible working-hour arrangements, such as part-time employees, when there is work available and the employee agrees to take on additional hours.

Lisätyö is distinct from ylityö (overtime). Ylityö refers to hours worked beyond the statutory or contractually defined maximum weekly hours and is usually subject to higher pay rates and stricter limits. Lisätyö, by contrast, occurs within the agreed or permissible range of hours and is regulated mainly through the employment contract and applicable collective agreements.

Consent, notice, and scheduling are central to lisätyö. Employers generally offer lisätyö and obtain the employee’s voluntary consent, with notice requirements often dictated by law or sector agreements. The right to refuse and the consequences for scheduling, pay, or job security depend on the contract and the relevant collective agreement.

Compensation for lisätyö varies by sector and agreement. It is commonly paid at the regular hourly rate or at a rate specified in the collective agreement, and some arrangements also allow compensation as time off. Terms for lisätyö—including eligibility, rates, notice, and limits—should be clearly defined in writing.

Regulation rests on the Finnish Working Hours Act and sector-specific agreements. Employers and employees should document lisätyö arrangements to ensure clarity and compliance.