ylityötunnit

Ylityötunnit, meaning overtime hours in Finnish, refers to the time worked by an employee beyond their regularly scheduled working hours. Finnish labor law and collective agreements define the conditions under which overtime can be worked, the maximum limits, and the compensation for it.

Overtime is typically only permitted when there is a temporary and significant increase in workload, or for other justifiable reasons that cannot be met within normal working hours. Employers generally need to consult with employee representatives before implementing overtime.

Compensation for overtime is usually higher than the regular hourly wage. Finnish law mandates at least a 50% increase for the first two hours of overtime worked on a normal workday, and at least 100% for subsequent hours and for overtime worked on Sundays or public holidays. Collective agreements may provide for more favorable compensation.

Employees are entitled to take compensatory time off instead of monetary payment for overtime, if agreed upon. The amount of compensatory time off typically corresponds to the overtime hours worked, with a premium reflecting the overtime pay rate. Both employers and employees should maintain accurate records of all overtime hours worked.