Employment relationship
An
employment relationship arises when a worker binds himself to work for an
employer under his management and supervision. An employment relationship may
arise although work is done e.g. at home by one’s own computer.
Basic characteristics
of an employment relationship:
- performing work
- for an employer
- against payment
- under the management and
supervision of the employer
- on the basis of an
employment contract
The
employment relationship arises, when the basic characteristics are fulfilled.
The employment relationship arises regardless of by what name the arrangement
is called. When an employment relationship arises, the workers’ and employers’
rights and obligations complying with the legislation observed in Finland and
with the collective agreement applied in the branch enter into force.
According to
Finnish labour legislation, the workers’ and employers’ rights and obligations
are the same for everyone regardless of the citizenship of the parties to the
employment relationship.
Workers’ rights and obligations
Right:
- To a wage complying with
the collective agreement and to other terms of employment
- To the protection
provided by laws and agreements, such as non-discriminating treatment
- To occupational
organization
- To a healthy and safe working
environment
Obligation:
- To perform the work
carefully
- To observe the
instructions and provisions of the work management
- To refuse activities
competing with the employer
- To refuse to reveal
business and professional secrets
- To consider the
employer’s interest
Employers’ rights and
obligations
Right:
- To decide about the
recruitment of workers
- To lead the work and
issue work management instructions and provisions
- To give notice and
revoke an employment contract within limits allowed by the law
Obligation:
- To observe laws and
agreements
- To treat workers equally
- To ensure occupational
safety
- To give the worker a
written clarification on the central terms of employment
- To promote the working atmosphere,
the worker’s work performance and occupational development
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