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Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Act (1302/2014) amending the Child Welfare Act (417/2007). (Laki (1302/2014) lastensuojelulain muuttamisesta (417/2007). ) -

Adoption: 2014-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2015-04-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2016-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101110

Introduces new sections 37b, 38a and 76a concerning emergency support in open care, decision to continue emergency placement and securing accommodation and livelihood in aftercare.

Amends sections 3 ss.2, 3a ss.1, 25 ss.1 and ss.3, 25a and 25b, 25c ss.3, 25d, 26, 27, 30 ss.1 and ss.2, 34 ss.1, 36, 37 ss.2, 37a ss.1, 38, 39a, 89 ss.1 p.2 and 90 concerning preventive child welfare, notification obligation, contact with social services for the assessment of the need for support, keeping records, anticipatory child protection notification, child welfare authorities' notification, initiating a child welfare case and investigation of child protection needs, initiating a client relationship in child protection, client plan and open care. Sections as amended by Acts 88/2010, 911/2012, 542/2011, 88/2010, 542/2011 and 88/2010.

Repeals chapter 2 ss.2 section 31 and section 35 ss.2.

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Act (976/2013) amending the Child Welfare Act (417/2007). (Laki (976/2013) lastensuojelulain 29 §:n muuttamisesta (417/2007).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-13 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98027

Amends section 29 ss.1 concerning regulations on personal meetings with the child and the social worker responsible for the child's affairs or other child welfare worker.

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Act (911/2012) amending the Child Welfare Act (417/2007). (Laki (911/2012) lastensuojelulain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2012-12-28 | Date of entry into force: 2013-01-01 | FIN-2012-L-94821

Amends section 8 ss.1, section 25 ss.1 (as amended by Act 752/2011) and section 36 (as amended by Act 1380/2010) concerning development of service and support in upbringing and parenting, obligation to notify and other support measures within child welfare facilities.

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (189/2012) respecting a register of examples of light work that is considered particularly suitable for young workers (Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön asetus (189/2012) nuorille työntekijöille sopivien kevyiden töiden esimerkkiluettelosta ) -

Adoption: 2012-04-25 | Date of entry into force: 2012-06-01 | FIN-2012-R-94471

Contains 2 sections concerning, inter alia:

Section 1: Scope.
Section 2: Entry into force.

Appendix 1: Register of examples of light work that is considered particularly suitable for young workers.

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (188/2012) respecting a register of examples of work that is considered particularly harmful and dangerous for young workers. (Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön asetus (188/2012) nuorille työntekijöille vaarallisten töiden esimerkkiluettelosta. ) -

Adoption: 2012-04-25 | Date of entry into force: 2012-06-01 | FIN-2012-R-94472

Contains 2 sections concerning, inter alia:

Section 1: Scope.
Section 2: Entry into force.

Appendix 1: Register of examples of work that is considered particularly harmful and dangerous for young workers.

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Act (542/2011) amending the Child Welfare Act (417/2007). (Laki (542/2011) lastensuojelulain 25 ja 25 d §:n muuttamisesta (417/2007).) -

Adoption: 2011-05-20 | Date of entry into force: 2012-01-01 | FIN-2011-L-91183

Amends section 25 ss. 3 and section 25d ss. 3 (as amended by Act 88/2010) respecting the obligation to notify and the Child Welfare authorities obligation to notify and provide confidential data to the police.

Introduces to section 25 (as amended by Act 88/2010 and 1391/2010) a new ss. 3 respecting the obligation to notify (whereas the amended ss. 3 becomes a new ss. 4).

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Act (1380/2010) amending the Child Welfare Act (No. 417 of 2007). (Laki lastensuojelulain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2010-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | FIN-2010-L-89216

Amends section 16b (as amended by Act 88/2010), 28, 36, 47 and 79 as amended by Act 1566/2009) respecting the municipality responsible for placement and arrangement of child welfare, permission from the courts to examine a child, other support measures in general health care of children, duration of the care taking and end of care taking, monitoring of foster housing.

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Act (88/2010) amending the Child Welfare Act (No. 417 of 2007). (Laki lastensuojelulain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2010-02-12 | FIN-2010-L-89163

Amends section 3, 10 ss.1, 13, 16, 18, 25, 26, 37, 38 ss.1-3, 39, 42, 43, 44 ss.1, 45 ss.2, 46 ss.1, 49 , 51, 55 ss.2 and 4, 61 ss.1, 62 ss.3, 63 ss.2, 64, 67 ss.1 and 4, 68 ss.2, 69 ss.1 and 3, 70 ss.5 , 71, 72, 74 ss.1 and 2, 83, 85 ss.1, 86 ss.1 and 2, 89, 90 ss.1 and 2, 91 ss.1, 92 ss.1, 95 ss.1. Section 49 as partially amended by Act 1390/2007.

Introduces to the Act new sections 3a, 13a, 13b, 16a-16c, 25a-25d, 37a and 39a respecting provisions for child protection.

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Act (1517/2009) amending the Young Workers' Act (998/1993). (Laki nuorista työntekijöistä annetun lain 15 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | FIN-2009-L-87760

Amends section 15 (as amended by Act 405/2004) respecting exemptions to work for workers over the age of 14.

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Act (No. 1390 of 2007) amending the Child Welfare Act (No. 417 of 2007).

Adoption: 2007-12-21 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-01 | FIN-2007-L-79893

Amends section 49, ss. 1 of the Child Welfare Act concerning care outside the home.

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Child Welfare Act (No. 417 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-04-13 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-01 | FIN-2007-L-79892

Contains 16 chapters and 95 sections with the objective of securing the right of the child to an upbringing in a safe environment, to harmonious development and to special protection. Repeals the Child Welfare Act No. 683 of 1983 and its amendments.

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Act No. 583 of 2006 to amend the Child Welfare Act (Act No. 683 of 1983). -

Adoption: 2006-06-29 | FIN-2006-L-75500

Amends sections 23a (scope of application) and numerous sections (acccess, disclosing of information, etc.).

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 475/2006) respecting work that is considered particularly harmful and dangerous for young workers. -

Adoption: 2006-06-15 | Date of entry into force: 2006-08-01 | FIN-2006-R-74433

Made under section 2 of Act No. 998 of 1993.

Section 2 deals with work in connection with vocational training. Sections 3 and 4 make provisions respectively for particularly dangerous work and harmful work. Section 5 concerns education and training, and sections 6 and 7 opinions from OSH boards and reporting to the person responsible for the young person. Section 8 provides for special authorizations.

Repeals Ordinance (No. 508/1986) respecting the protection of young workers.

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (No. 103 of 2006) respecting youth work and youth policy.

Adoption: 2006-02-09 | Date of entry into force: 2006-03-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2007-01-01 | FIN-2006-R-73189

Contains 11 sections respecting, i.a., the State's youth work and youth policy (youth policy development programme, delegation for matters relating to youth, assessment and subsidy commission), state financing, entry into force and transitional rules.

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Youth Act (72/2006). (Nuorisolaki) -

Adoption: 2006-01-27 | Date of entry into force: 2006-03-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2007-01-01 | FIN-2006-L-73188

Ch. 1: General Rules - ss. 1 to 2
Ch. 2: The State's youth work and youth policy - ss. 3 to 6
Ch. 3: The Local governments' youth work and youth policy - ss. 7 to 8
Ch. 4: State financing - ss. 9 to 13
Ch. 5: Special rules - ss. 14 to 16
Ch. 6: Entry into force and transitional rules - ss. 17 to 18.
S. 8 of repealed Act (No. 235 of 1995) will remain in force until the end of 2006.

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Act (No. 405 of 2004) to amend s. 15 of the Young Workers' Act (No. 998 of 1993).

Adoption: 2004-05-19 | Date of entry into force: 2004-06-01 | FIN-2004-L-67548

Amends s. 15 respecting exemptions in certain circumstances from prohibition of work for young people.

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

State Council Ordinance (No. 729 of 2002) respecting work by young persons. -

Adoption: 2002-08-22 | Date of entry into force: 2002-09-01 | FIN-2002-R-62319

Contains ten sections covering, inter alia, State subsidies for youth organisations (definitions, approval for subsidies), national youth central offices (definition, objective of subsidies) and creation of Commission (composition and objectives).

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Act on checking the criminal background of persons working with children (504/2002). -

Adoption: 2002-06-14 | Date of entry into force: 2003-01-01 | FIN-2003-L-73933

Sets out the procedure for obtaining the criminal record of persons appointed to work with minors.

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Act (No. 72 of 2002) to amend section 5a of the Act (No. 611 of 1991) respecting rehabilitation allowance.

Adoption: 2002-02-01 | Date of entry into force: 2002-04-01 | FIN-2002-L-63697

Amends section 5a (rehabilitation allowance to young persons to secure vocational rehabilitation, i.e., if young person due to sickness may have fewer job opportunities).

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 265 of 1997) to amend Ordinance (No. 508 of 1986) respecting the protection of young workers.

Adoption: 1997-03-26 | Date of entry into force: 1997-04-01 | FIN-1997-R-47464

Amends ss. (3) (list of dangerous types of work to be updated regularly or at least every 5 years) and 4 (1) (conditions for employing a 16-year-old worker in dangerous work).

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 755 of 1996) to amend the Ordinance (No. 508 of 1986) respecting the protection of young workers.

Adoption: 1996-10-18 | Date of entry into force: 1996-11-01 | FIN-1996-R-46249

Amends sections 2(2) No. 6 (exposure to toxic substances), No. 8 (exposure to radiation), No. 9 (exposure to extreme coldness or heat), No. 10 (work under water) and section 6 (exceptions possible for apprentices above 15 years of age on specified conditions). Introduces a new section 2(2) (general definition of prohibited work: includes criteria such as responsibility for personal or others safety, economic responsibility, existence of potential dangers which young persons are unable to identify either because of lack of capability of attention or due to lack of education or training) as well as No. 11 (probibition of certain types of work regulated separately) and a new section 5(4) (training and instruction).

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 410 of 1995) respecting work by young persons.

Adoption: 1995-03-24 | Date of entry into force: 1995-03-29 | FIN-1995-R-43633

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Act (No. 235 of 1995) respecting work by young persons. -

Adoption: 1995-02-24 | Date of entry into force: 1995-03-01 | FIN-1995-L-43618

Regulates the collective and respective responsibilties of the government, the local municipalities and youth organizations to organize publicly financed activities to improve the conditions for young persons and promote their integration into social life. Repeals Act (No. 1068 of 1985) on the same subject.

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Act (No. 117 of 1995) to amend section 4 of the Act (No. 444 of 1969) respecting treatment allowance for children.

Adoption: 1995-01-31 | Date of entry into force: 1995-04-01 | FIN-1995-L-43611

Benefits not available in case of hospitalization for more than three months.

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Act (No. 1494 of 1994) to amend the Act (No. 797 of 1992) respecting allowance for child care at home.

Adoption: 1994-12-29 | Date of entry into force: 1995-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 1995-04-01 | FIN-1994-L-43599

Amends section 8(2) (base level of support) and 11(2 and 4) (level of additional support), and inserts a new section 7(a) (definition of "family")

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Decision of the Council of State respecting subsidies to young persons during summer work (No. 608 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-06-30 | Date of entry into force: 1994-07-04 | FIN-1994-M-38761

Provides that subsidies for summer work are payable for work that is part of obligatory training for young persons at vocational training centres.

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1428 of 1993) to amend the Ordinance (No. 508 of 1986) respecting the protection of young workers.

Adoption: 1993-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 1994-01-01 | FIN-1993-R-36461

Rules for respect to prohibited work, employment of young workers for dangerous work, and training and guidance.

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Young Workers' Act (998/1993). (Laki nuorista työntekijöistä) -

Adoption: 1993-11-19 | Date of entry into force: 1994-01-01 | FIN-1993-L-35221

Provides for minimum age for admission to employment (15 years and not liable to compulsory school attendance) and conditions to perform light work. Contains provisions dealing with contract of employment, working hours (regular working hours, overtime, maximum working hours, periods of rest), occupational safety and health (training and guidance, medical examination) and special permits. Repeals the Young Workers' Protection Act (No. 669 of 1967). Unofficial translation (Ministry of Labour, Oct. 2002) available online in English.

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance to amend the Ordinance (No. 1069 of 1985) respecting work by young persons. No. 474.

Adoption: 1988-05-27 | FIN-1988-R-6341

Amends s. 3 (communal posts for which subsidies can be obtained).

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Decision of the Council of State respecting parental benefits for sick-nursing and rehabilitation of children.

Adoption: 1987-02-05 | FIN-1987-M-4027

Regulates the subsidies paid to parents under the Sickness Insurance Act (No. 364 of 1963).

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance to amend the Ordinance (No. 918 of 1984) respecting certain measures in connection with the society's responsibilities for youth. No. 1002.

Adoption: 1986-12-19 | FIN-1986-R-4118

Amends s. 8 (apprentice payments).

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

An Act to amend the Act (No. 444 of 1969) respecting child care allowances.

Adoption: 1986-10-12 | FIN-1986-L-4100

Amends s. 2 (ill or handicapped children) and inserts a new s. 8b (the appeal procedure).

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministry of Social Welfare and Health Ordinance (641/1986) on the protection of young employees.

Adoption: 1986-08-07 | FIN-1986-R-5207

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 508 of 1986) respecting the protection of young workers.

Adoption: 1986-06-27 | FIN-1986-R-2639

Repeals Ordinance No. 212 of 1972 respecting the employment of young persons on dangerous work.

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance to repeal sections 7 and 8 of the Ordinance (no 212 of 1972) respecting the employment of young persons on dangerous work.

Adoption: 1983-11-24 | FIN-1983-R-38

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Child Welfare Act No. 683 of 1983. -

Adoption: 1983-08-05 | Date of entry into force: 1984-01-01 | FIN-1983-L-75021

Provides rules for the protection of children (under the age of 18 years old) and young persons (up to the age of 21 years old).

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance respecting employment subsidies for young persons.

Adoption: 1981-12-23 | FIN-1981-R-11235

Repeals the Ordinance (No. 775 of 1980) on the same subject.

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Order in Council of State respecting employment assistance for young persons.

Adoption: 1978-12-14 | FIN-1978-R-12871

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Order of the Council of State respecting employment assistance for young persons, etc.

Adoption: 1977-11-17 | FIN-1977-R-13185

Finland - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance to amend the Ordinance (No. 212 of 1972) respecting the employment of young persons on dangerous work.

Adoption: 1977-11-11 | FIN-1977-R-13184

Amends ss. 3 and 7.