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Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Act (757/2011) amending the Act on confirmation of the general applicability of collective agreements (56/2001). (Laki (757/2011) työehtosopimuksen yleissitovuuden vahvistamisesta annetun lain 1 ja 5 §:n muuttamisesta (56/2001).) -

Adoption: 2011-06-17 | Date of entry into force: 2011-08-01 | FIN-2011-L-91243

Amends section 1 and 5 respecting duties of the committee and date from which a generally binding collective agreement applies.

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Act (477/2011) amending the Act on Mediation in Labour Disputes (420/1962). (Laki (477/2011) työriitojen sovittelusta annetun lain 17 §:n muuttamisesta (420/1962).) -

Adoption: 2011-05-13 | Date of entry into force: 2011-05-17 | FIN-2011-L-91172

Amends section 17 ss. 2 (as amended by Act 354/2009) respecting regulations in cases of criminal charges related to the prohibition in section 7.

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (258/2010) amending the Ordinance respecting collective agreements governing civil servants under the Collective Agreements Act (664/1970). (Valtioneuvoston asetus valtion virkaehtosopimusasetuksen 9 ja 10 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2010-04-15 | Date of entry into force: 2010-05-01 | FIN-2010-R-89175

Repeals section 10 (4) p.5b, p.10, p.13, p.32, p.33, p.37, p.52, p.53, p.55, p.56, p.58a and p.83. Section 10 (4) p.5b as amended by Ordinance 1270/2006, p.10, p.33, p.52, p.53, p.56 and p.83 as amended by Ordinance 972/2008, p.13 and p.55 as amended by Ordinance 960/2003, p.32 and p.58a as amended by Ordinance 481/2001, and p.37 as amended by Ordinance 349/2005.

Amends section 9 (4), section 10 (3), p.3, p.4 and p.6, section 10 (4), p.3, section 10 (4), p.5, p.8, p.9, p.9a, p.10a, p.11a, p.21, p.36, p.43, p.48, p.66, p.68, p.76 and p.77 respecting certain competence arrangements and employers officials. Section 9 (4) as amended by Ordinance 1131/2009, section 10 (3), p.3 as amended by Ordinance 243/1992, and p.4 as amended by Ordinance 501/1994, section 10 (3) p.6, section 10 (4), p.3, p.11a, p.21, p.43, p.48, p.68 and p.77 as amended by Ordinance 972/2008, section 10 (4), p.5, p. 8, p.9a, p.10a and p.36 as amended by Ordinance 1270/2006, p.9 as amended by Ordinance 311/1997, p.66 and p.76 as amended by Ordinance 481/2001.

Introduces to section 10 (4) a new p.29 (as amended by Ordinance 497/1996, 311/1997, 1033/1997, 731/1998, 481/2001, 960/2003, 349/2005, 985/2006, 1270/2006, 505/2007, 972/2008) (replacing p.29 as repealed by Ordinance 481/2001) and a new p.58 (replacing p.58 as repealed by Ordinance 972/2008) respecting employer services.

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Act 1515/2009 amending the Act (725/1990) on personnel representation in corporate administration. (Laki henkilöstön edustuksesta yritysten hallinnossa annetun lain 14 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | FIN-2009-L-87758

Amends section 14 respecting imposing penalties on enterprises.

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Act (1528/2009) amending the Act on Employee Involvement in European Companies (SE) (758/2004). (Laki henkilöstöedustuksesta eurooppayhtiössä (SE) ja eurooppaosuuskunnassa (SCE) annetun lain 38 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | FIN-2009-L-87792

Amends section 38 (as amended by Act 663/2006) respecting obligations associated with the imposition of a penalty.

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (394/2009) amending the Act on Mediation in Labour Disputes (420/1962). (Valtioneuvoston asetus työriitojen sovittelusta.) -

Adoption: 2009-06-04 | Date of entry into force: 2009-06-15 | FIN-2009-R-87550

Contains 7 sections respecting, inter alia, appointment and employment, qualifications of a national conciliator, appointment of conciliators and their functions, prerequisites for appointment to the conciliator, conciliation panel, the national conciliator mediation assistance and enter into force of the Ordinance.

Repeals Ordinance 1205/1987 and amendments.

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Act (354/2009) amending the Act on Mediation in Labour Disputes (420/1962). (Laki työriitojen sovittelusta annetun lain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-05-29 | Date of entry into force: 2009-06-15 | FIN-2009-L-87547

Repeals section 4 (as amended by Act 32/1989) and section 21 respecting conciliation, mediation and labor disputes.

Amends the title in chapter 1, sections 1, 3, 5, 7, 8 (1), 9, 15, 17 and 20. Section 1 as amended by Acts 668/1970 and 405/1980, section 3 as amended by Acts 668/1970, 405/1980, 32/1989, 1179/1993, section 5 as amended by Acts 668/1970 and 1179/1993, section 7 and section 15 as amended by Acts 668/1970, section 8 (1) as amended by Act 32/1989 and section 20 as amended by Act 1198/1987.

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Act (No. 1128 of 2007) amending the Act (No. 725 of 1990) on personnel representation in the administration of undertakings, as last amended by Act No. 68 of 2001.

Adoption: 2007-12-07 | Date of entry into force: 2007-12-15 | FIN-2007-L-79844

Amends sections 2 and 11, and introduces new sections 9 a - 9 f and a new (3) for section 10 and a new (3) for section 12 respecting, inter alia, scope of application, application of the provisions concerning European companies, negotiations, the employees' right to participate, secrecy, etc.

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Act on Co-operation within Undertakings (334/2007). (Laki yhteistoiminnasta yrityksissä) -

Adoption: 2007-03-30 | Date of entry into force: 2007-07-01 | FIN-2007-L-75816

Provides detailed co-determination rules for undertakings employing 20 workers or more.

Chapter 1: General rules (scope, exemptions, etc. legislation);
Chapter 2: Co-determination partners;
Chapter 3: Information;
Chapter 4: Undertakings general plans, principles and goal;
Chapter 5: Agreement and decisions;
Chapter 6: Effects of undertakings changes on personnel and work arrangements;
Chapter 7: Co-determination in relation to transfer of undertakings;
Chapter 8: Co-determination when the work force is reduced;
Chapter 9: Special rules; and
Chapter 10: Entry into force.

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Act No. 339 of 2007 to amend section 4 of Act (No. 725 of 1990) on personnel represenation in the administration of undertakings.

Adoption: 2007-03-30 | Date of entry into force: 2007-07-01 | FIN-2007-L-75819

Amends section 4 (workers representation based on agreement).

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Act No. 340 of 2007 to amend section 35 of Act (No. 758 of 2004) respecting employee participation in European Companies.

Adoption: 2007-03-30 | Date of entry into force: 2007-07-01 | FIN-2007-L-75820

Amends section 35 (co-determination in international companies).

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Act No. 663/2006 to amend Act (758/2004) respecting employee participation in European companies.

Adoption: 2006-07-21 | Date of entry into force: 2006-08-18 | FIN-2006-L-74891

Amends several sections.

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Act (No. 457 of 2005) to amend Act (No. 725 of 1978) respecting co-operation within undertakings.

Adoption: 2005-06-23 | Date of entry into force: 2005-07-01 | FIN-2005-L-71798

Amends, i.a., ss. 2(2) (field of application), 7 (co-operation procedure), 7a (employer's proposal for negotiations), 7b (information to be submitted by employer), 8(1) to (3) and (5) (content and completion of duty to negotiate), 14(1) (right to conclude contract), 15a(1) (compensation), and 16(1) (penal provision); adds new ss. 6b(3) (personnel and education plans), 7c (message to labour force office) and 7d (action plan and principles).

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Act on Employee Involvement in European Companies (SE) (758/2004). (Laki henkilöstöedustuksesta eurooppayhtiössä (SE) ja eurooppaosuuskunnassa (SCE)) -

Adoption: 2004-08-13 | Date of entry into force: 2004-10-08 | FIN-2004-L-68232

Ch. 1: General rules - ss. 1 to 3
Ch. 2: Creation of special negotiating body - ss. 4 to 8
Ch. 3: Negotiations about employee particpation - ss. 9 to 15
Ch. 4: Agreement on employee participation - ss. 16 to 17
Ch. 5: Reference rules respecting organisation of employee participation - ss. 18 to 30
Ch. 6: Special rules (duty of confidentiality, exception from this duty, protection of employee representatives, entry into force etc.) - ss. 31 to 40.

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Act (No. 761 of 2004) to amend s. 6 of Act (No. 725 of 1978) respecting co-operation within enterprises.

Adoption: 2004-08-13 | Date of entry into force: 2004-10-01 | FIN-2004-L-68271

Amends s. 6(8)a and adds a new s. 6(8)b respecting issues belonging to the co-operation procedure.

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Act (No. 762 of 2004) to amend s. 7 of Act (No. 651 of 1988) respecting co-operation within government departments and institutions.

Adoption: 2004-08-13 | Date of entry into force: 2004-10-01 | FIN-2004-L-68272

Amends s. 7(11)a and adds a new s. 7(11)b respecting issues belonging to the procedure of co-operation.

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Act on confirmation of the general applicability of collective agreements (56/2001). (Laki työehtosopimuksen yleissitovuuden vahvistamisesta) -

Adoption: 2001-01-26 | Date of entry into force: 2001-06-01 | FIN-2001-L-58906

Contains 17 sections covering, inter alia, Council to determine collective agreements' general binding effect (objectives, composition and procedures), determination of a collective agreement's binding effect (handling of cases by the Council, period during which collective agreements have binding effect), appeal of Council's decisions, publication of Council's decisions, rules governing appeal and miscellaneous provisions. Unofficial translation (Ministry of Labour, 2002) available online in English.

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Act (No. 72 of 2001) to amend sections 4 and 5 of Chapter 47 of the Penal Code (No. 39 of 1889).

Adoption: 2001-01-26 | Date of entry into force: 2001-06-01 | FIN-2001-L-58917

Provides for penal sanctions in ss. 4 (in case of violation of workers' representatives' rights) and 5 (in case of violation of workers' freedom of association).

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Act (No. 13 of 1997) to amend Act (No. 407 of 1979) respecting the workers' protection fund.

Adoption: 1997-01-10 | Date of entry into force: 1997-04-01 | FIN-1997-L-47456

Amends s. 3 (supervision of its activities by Ministry, administrative aspects).

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1203 of 1987) to amend the Ordinance respecting collective agreements in the state service. (No. 290 of 1993).

Adoption: 1993-03-26 | Date of entry into force: 1993-04-01 | FIN-1993-R-35545

Provides for rules in respect of employers' organisations.

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Act to amend section 28 of the Act respecting municipal employees' collective agreement (No. 24 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-01-08 | Date of entry into force: 1993-03-01 | FIN-1993-L-37188

Provides that the municipial labour market authority shall provide the Ministry of Labour with a copy of each collective agreement (at the latest one month after signing).

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Act to amend s. 2 of the Act respecting co-operation in the public service. (No. 592 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-06-26 | Date of entry into force: 1992-09-01 | FIN-1992-L-32834

Provides that the Act is applicable to the public service.

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Act (No. 725 of 1990) on personnel representation in the administration of undertakings, as last amended by Act No. 68 of 2001. -

Adoption: 1990 | Date of entry into force: 1991-01-01 | FIN-1990-L-62990

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Associations Act (503/1989). (Yhdistyslaki)

Adoption: 1989-05-26 | FIN-1989-L-48017

Governs the establishment, registration, membership, voting and dissolution of associations. Applies to all associations which seek to obtain profit or economic benefits for its members. A lower court may dissolve an association if it conflicts with laws or morality.

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Decision (830/88) of the council of State respecting the Committee for employees' inventions.

Adoption: 1988-09-29 | Date of entry into force: 1988-10-01 | FIN-1988-M-30988

Regulates the organisation, competence, procedure, etc. of the Committee for Employees' Inventions under Act (656/67) respecting employee's right to inventions. Repeals Decision (649/70) on the same subject.

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Act (651/88) respecting co-operation within government departments and institutions.

Adoption: 1988-07-01 | Date of entry into force: 1988-10-01 | FIN-1988-L-30998

Regulates negotiations etc. in order that employees' participation may influence the working environment, etc.

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

An Act (No. 168 of 1988) to amend the Act (No. 407 of 1979) respecting the workers' protection fund.

Adoption: 1988-02-12 | FIN-1988-L-6323

Amends s. 1 respecting the scope of application (subsidies for research, vocational training, etc. in order to improve the relationship between employers and workers).

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Act on co-operation within undertakings (725/1978). -

Adoption: 1978-09-22 | FIN-1978-L-12865

Repeals Act (No. 843 of 1949) respecting production committees and Act (No. 142 of 1922) respecting rules of employment.

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

An Ordinance respecting mediation in labour disputes [under the Act of 27 July 1962/4 (No. 420), as amended by Act of 6 Nov. 1970 (No. 688); repeals the Ordinance of 28 Sep. 1962 (No. 510) on the same subject].

Adoption: 1970-12-30 | FIN-1970-L-17501

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

State Civil Servants' Collective Bargaining Act (664/1970). (Valtion virkaehtosopimuslaki) -

Adoption: 1970-11-06 | FIN-1970-L-17496

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Act on Mediation in Labour Disputes (420/1962). (Laki työriitojen sovittelusta) -

Adoption: 1962-07-27 | Date of entry into force: 1962-10-01 | FIN-1962-L-59887

Makes provision for mediation in labour disputes. Establishes permanent positions for two national conciliators for this purpose, as well as posts for part-time district conciliators. Duties of national conciliators include to preside over negotiations on collective agreements, and to direct the work of conciliation in labour disputes. Chapter 2 deals with stoppages of work and essential services. Chapter 3 regulates conciliation procedure for settling labour disputes. Finally, Chapter 4 makes some miscellaneous provisions. Repeals the Act No. 570 of 1946 respecting conciliation in labour disputes.

Finland - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Collective Agreements Act (436/1946). (Työehtosopimuslaki) -

Adoption: 1946-06-07 | Date of entry into force: 1946-07-01 | FIN-1946-L-62989

Repeals the Act (No. 88 of 1924) respecting collective agreements. Provides measures for the drafting of collecting agreements, their scope and implementation.