lisätyöaikaa

Lisätyöaika refers to overtime work in Finnish labor law, which is regulated by the Working Hours Act (Työaikalaiki). It is defined as work performed beyond the regular working hours agreed upon in an employment contract or collective agreement. The purpose of regulating lisätyöaika is to ensure a balance between work and private life, as well as to protect employees' health and safety.

In Finland, overtime work is generally allowed only in exceptional circumstances and with the employer's consent. The employer must have a valid reason for requesting overtime, such as urgent work, temporary increases in workload, or unforeseen events. Employees have the right to refuse overtime work if it would significantly disrupt their private life or if it poses a risk to their health or safety.

The duration of lisätyöaika is limited by law. The maximum amount of overtime work is 250 hours per year, and the daily overtime limit is 8 hours. However, these limits can be exceeded in certain sectors, such as healthcare and transportation, due to the nature of the work. In such cases, the limits are set by collective agreements.

Overtime work must be compensated either through additional pay or time off in lieu. The compensation rate is typically higher than the regular hourly wage, and the exact rate is determined by collective agreements or employment contracts. If overtime work is not compensated with additional pay, the employee is entitled to time off in lieu, which must be taken within a certain period.

Employers are required to keep records of overtime work and provide employees with regular information about their overtime hours. This ensures transparency and helps prevent excessive overtime work.