Remote’s guide to employing in

Finland
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Services available in this country:
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  • Capital City

    Helsinki

  • Currency

    Euro (€, EUR)

  • Languages

    Finnish and Swedish

  • Population size

    5,536,146

Services available in this country:
Employer of Record ProductContractor ManagementPayroll

Employment termination in Finland

Termination process

Employee contracts can be terminated if a just cause is established, such as dishonesty, negligence, fraud, or any other work-related offenses. That aside, notice should be provided in advance – provided both parties agree to it.

Notice period

In Finland, termination notice periods depend on how long the employment relation has lasted.

  • 14 days: up to 1 year of employment

  • 1 month: 1 – 4 years

  • 2 months: 4 – 8 years

  • 4 months: 8 – 12 years

  • 6 months: More than 12 years

Severance pay

There’s no severance pay mandated by law, but employers must pay any outstanding vacation pay.

Probation periods

Probations can last up to six months and can be extended in place of any sick leave taken during the probation period.