lomauttunut

Lomauttunut is a Finnish term referring to an employee who has been temporarily laid off from their job. This is typically done by an employer when there is a temporary shortage of work or a financial downturn, and the employer wishes to avoid permanent dismissals. During a lomautus period, the employee is not required to work and the employer is not obligated to pay wages. However, the employment relationship continues to exist.

Employees on temporary layoff are often eligible for unemployment benefits from Kela, the Social Insurance Institution of Finland, provided they meet the necessary criteria. The duration and conditions of a lomautus are usually stipulated in a collective bargaining agreement or an individual employment contract. The employer must notify the employee of the layoff in advance, with a statutory notice period.

A lomautus can be initiated for a fixed period or indefinitely, although indefinite layoffs are less common and may be subject to stricter legal scrutiny. The employer must provide valid grounds for the layoff, such as a significant decrease in production or workload. The employee may be recalled to work by the employer, often with a shorter notice period than for the layoff itself. Lomauttunut is a significant aspect of Finnish labor law and employment practices, offering a mechanism for employers to manage temporary workforce needs.