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Pay, holidays and leave

The remuneration of experts and managers is based on the remuneration system laid down in the collective agreement. As an employee, you are also entitled to annual leave and other types of leave. Labour law sets a minimum level of holidays and leave for employees, but collective agreements can often provide, for example, for longer annual leave than the minimum level. In addition to annual leave, other types of leave are also available, for example for childcare or study.
Pay and holiday pay
Nainen laittaa seteleitä lompakkoon, raha ja talous

Pay

The remuneration of experts and managers is based on the remuneration system set out in the collective agreement in the sector. The remuneration system consists of a job evaluation, an individual salary component and possible job-specific components.

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Loma-ajan palkka: kuinka paljon sitä saakaan?

Holiday pay and holiday pay

During your summer holiday, the amount paid into your account consists of holiday pay and, usually, holiday allowance. The holiday allowance is normally 50% of your holiday pay. The timing of the payment varies according to the workplace and the collective agreement.

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Annual leave and other leave
Sinisellä taustalla matkalaukku, loma ja matkailu

Annual leave

Annual leave is paid leave that accrues during the employment relationship. The minimum amount paid during the leave period is the employee's regular salary plus fringe benefits.

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Perhe sohvalla

Family leave

Family leave helps to reconcile parental and work commitments. They include maternity and paternity leave, parental leave, care leave and various types of leave in the event of sudden illness of family members.

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Nainen opiskelee

Study leave

On study leave, you are released from your job for training or study. Your employment will continue, but your work and pay will be suspended.

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Public holidays

Public holidays are paid days off. You should check the collective agreement in your sector to find out how public holidays affect working time and what you are paid for them. Independence Day is paid in accordance with the law.

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