työsopimustyypin

Työsopimustyyppi refers to the classification of an employment contract in Finnish labor law. The primary distinction is between an indefinite-term employment contract (toistaiseksi voimassa oleva työsopimus) and a fixed-term employment contract (määräaikainen työsopimus). An indefinite-term contract is the standard and is considered to be in force until it is terminated by either party according to the legal provisions. A fixed-term contract, on the other hand, has a predetermined end date or is tied to the completion of a specific task.

Finnish law generally favors indefinite-term employment. The use of fixed-term contracts is permitted only in specific circumstances, such as for a temporary replacement of an employee, for seasonal work, for an internship, or when there is a justified reason related to the nature of the work itself. Repeated use of fixed-term contracts for reasons that could be addressed by an indefinite contract may be considered an abuse of the system and could lead to the contract being reclassified as indefinite.

Other types of employment contracts exist, though they are less common. These can include part-time employment contracts (osa-aikainen työsopimus), where the working hours are less than those of a full-time employee, and project-based employment, which often falls under the umbrella of fixed-term contracts. The specific terms and conditions, including the type of contract, are crucial for defining the rights and obligations of both the employer and the employee.