sairastuvuusviikkojen
Sairastuvuusviikot, meaning "sickness weeks" in Finnish, refers to the period of time an employee is absent from work due to illness. This concept is central to the Finnish social security system and employment law, particularly concerning the right to sick pay. When an employee becomes ill, they are generally entitled to receive sick pay from their employer for a certain duration, after which the Kela (Social Insurance Institution of Finland) may take over the responsibility.
The duration and conditions for receiving sick pay are governed by collective agreements and individual employment
If the illness persists beyond the employer's responsibility, the employee can apply for sickness allowance from