Labour market and agreement system
The terms and conditions of working life are controlled by three factors: labour laws, collective agreements made by employer and employee organisations and agreements made locally at companies and workplaces.
Making an employment contract
Employment contracts can be in oral, written or electronic format. Making a written employment contract is in the interest of both the employee and employer.
School agent
A school agent is an important link between JHL and schools. Agents give students information about working life, labour market and the trade union.
Occupational safety and health and well-being at work
The goal of well-being at work is to keep employees healthy and able to work throughout their careers.
Forms of employment
The various forms of employment are permanent employment, valid until further notice, part-time work, entrepreneurship, self-employment, temporary agency employment and fixed-term employment.
Co-operation negotiations
Co-operation negotiations are used to discuss reasons possibly leading to notice of termination, lay-offs or the reduction of contracts to part-time contracts, their impacts and alternatives.
Termination of the employment relationship
An employment relationship may be terminated because of the expiry of its fixed term, dismissal, cancellation or, in special circumstances, because it is deemed cancelled. What is the difference between these?
Unemployment security
JHL provides security in working life and when there are breaks in your career. Unemployment fund membership guarantees your income in a tricky or changing employment situation – if you’re facing unemployment or a layoff, or when it's time to study a new occupation.
Guides for immigrants
Welcome to the union! The brochure below is aimed at different immigrant groups and available in Arabic, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, Russian and Somali.