vuorotteluvapaa

Vuorotteluvapaa is a Finnish employment arrangement that allows an employee to take a temporary leave from work while preserving their job and income security. During the leave, a replacement worker (vuorottelija) steps into the employee’s position. The制度 is designed to enable caregiving, such as caring for a child or a family member in need of care, or to pursue studies or other measures that support the employee’s long-term work capacity.

Eligibility and procedure: To use vuorotteluvapaa, an employed person must have an established work relationship in Finland and meet the program’s statutory requirements. The employee and employer must agree on the duration and the replacement arrangement. The leave is administered in cooperation with Kela (the Finnish Social Insurance Institution); with approval, the employee receives a daily allowance during the leave, calculated from prior earnings within statutory limits. The benefit is intended to support income during the absence and to safeguard pension and employment rights.

Duration and conditions: The law specifies the allowable length and structure of vuorotteluvapaa, which can be taken as a continuous period or in multiple periods, subject to maximums and other conditions. The exact terms depend on the purpose of the leave, the employer’s agreement, and Kela’s rules.

Impact: Vuorotteluvapaa aims to improve work–life balance by enabling caregiving and personal development while maintaining employment ties and access to social security benefits. It reflects Finland’s approach to combining labor market flexibility with family and care responsibilities.