työehtosopimuslakiin

Työehtosopimuslaki, also known as the Finnish Act on Collective Agreements, is the primary legislation governing collective bargaining in Finland. It defines the framework within which trade unions and employer organizations negotiate and conclude collective agreements that set terms and conditions of employment. The law specifies who can enter into collective agreements, the procedures for their negotiation and conclusion, and their legal effect.

A central aspect of the law is the principle of self-regulation of the labor market, meaning that the parties themselves primarily determine the content of collective agreements. The law ensures that these agreements are legally binding on the parties that have concluded them and on their members. It also outlines the rules for the validity, duration, and termination of collective agreements. Furthermore, the työehtosopimuslaki addresses issues related to the interpretation and enforcement of collective agreements, including dispute resolution mechanisms.

The law distinguishes between different types of collective agreements, such as industry-wide agreements and local agreements. It also touches upon the relationship between collective agreements and individual employment contracts, stipulating that individual contracts cannot deviate from the collective agreement in a way that is detrimental to the employee. The Finnish system relies heavily on collective agreements to establish fair working conditions and industrial peace, with the työehtosopimuslaki providing the essential legal foundation for this system.