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Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Communicable Diseases Act N° 1227 of 21 December 2016. -

Adoption: 2016-12-21 | FIN-2016-L-112694

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Action plan for the health sector response to HIV in the WHO European Region (2016-2021). -

Adoption: 2016 | INT-2016-M-111785

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (1345/2014) amending the Act (759/2004) on the Protection of Privacy in Working Life. (Laki (1345/2014) yksityisyyden suojasta työelämässä annetun lain 17 § muuttamisesta (759/2004).) -

Adoption: 2014-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101087

Amends section 17 ss.2 p.2 concerning transparency of surveillance. The amendment gives employers the right to use recordings to investigate and prove harassment under Act (609/1986) on equality between women and men, harassment referred to in § 14 of the Discrimination Act (1325/2014) or harassments and inappropriate treatment referred to in the Occupational Safety and Health Act (738/2002).

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Non-Discrimination Act (1325/2014). (Yhdenvertaisuuslaki (1325/2014).) -

Adoption: 2014-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101088

The purpose of the Act is to promote equality and prevent discrimination as well as to enhance the protection provided by law to those who have been discriminated against.

Contains 6 chapters and 29 sections concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: General provisions.
- Section 1 Purpose of the Act.
- Section 2 Scope of application.
- Section 3 Relationship to other legislation.
- Section 4 Definitions.
Chapter 2: Promotion of equality.
- Section 5 Authorities duty to promote equality
- Section 6 Duty of the education provider to promote equality.
- Section 7 Employers duty to promote equality.
Chapter 3: Prohibition of discrimination and victimisation.
- Section 8 Prohibition of discrimination.
- Section 9 Positive action.
- Section 10 Direct discrimination.
- Section 11 Justifications for different treatment.
- Section 12 Justifications for different treatment at work and in employing personnel.
- Section 13 Indirect discrimination.
- Section 14 Harassment.
- Section 15 Reasonable accommodation to realise equality of persons with disabilities.
- Section 16 Prohibition of victimisation.
- Section 17 Prohibition of discriminatory work advertisements.
Chapter 4: Supervision.
- Section 18 Supervisory authorities.
- Section 19 Tasks and powers of the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman.
- Section 20 Tasks and powers of the National Non-Discrimination and Equality Tribunal.
- Section 21 Bringing the matter for handling by the National Non-Discrimination and Equality Tribunal.
- Section 22 Tasks and powers of the occupational safety and health authorities.
Chapter 5: Legal protection and sanctions.
- Section 23 Compensation
- Section 24 Amount of compensation.
- Section 25 Discriminatory contract terms.
- Section 26 Claim concerning compensation or discriminatory contract terms.
Chapter 6: Miscellaneous provisions.
- Section 27 Hearing of the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman.
- Section 28 Burden of proof.
- Section 29 Entry into force.

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (1329/2014) amending the Act on equality between men and women (609/1986). (Laki (1329/2014) naisten ja miesten välisestä tasa-arvosta annetun lain muuttamisesta (609/1986).) -

Adoption: 2014-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101107

Introduces a new section 5a and section 6c concerning measures for the promotion of gender equality in educational institutions and the prevention of discrimination based on gender identity or gender expression.

Amends sections 1, 3, 5, 6a, 6b, 7, 8, 15-17, 19-21 and 21a concerning purpose, definitions, equality in education and training, measures for the promotion of equality in employment, salary survey, prohibition of discrimination, employment discrimination, the request for a statement of the non- discrimination and gender equality board, monitoring, provision of information to the gender equality ombudsman, the provision of guidance and advice, referral to the non-discrimination and gender equality board, non-discrimination and gender equality board powers related to illegal procedures, and right of the gender quality ombudsman to impose fines. Sections as amended by Acts 232/2005, 206/1995, 369/2009 and 1023/2008.

Repeals section 22.

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (1328/2014) on the Gender Equality Ombudsman. (Laki (1328/2014) tasa-arvovaltuutetusta.) -

Adoption: 2014-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101108

Contains 6 sections concerning, inter alia:

Section 1: The Gender Equality Ombudsman.
Section 2: The tasks of the Gender Equality Ombudsman.
Section 3: Assistance.
Section 4: The office of the Gender Equality Ombudsman.
Section 5: The reports of the Gender Equality Ombudsman.
Section 6: Entry into force.

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (1326/2014) on the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman. (Laki yhdenvertaisuusvaltuutetusta) -

Adoption: 2014-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101109

Contains 12 sections concerning, inter alia:

Section 1: The Non-Discrimination Ombudsman.
Section 2: Appointment and eligibility requirements.
Section 3: Tasks.
Section 4: Right to receive information.
Section 5: Right to statements.
Section 6: Right to inspection.
Section 7: Legal aid.
Section 8: Reports.
Section 9: Office of the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman.
Section 10: Delegation for equal treatment issues.
Section 11: Penalties.
Section 12: Entry into force.

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

European Action Plan for HIV/AIDS (2012-2015).

Adoption: 2012 | INT-2012-M-111784

The vision for the European Region is zero new HIV infections, zero AIDS-related deaths and zero discrimination in a world in which people living with HIV are able to live long, healthy lives.

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (488/2011) amending the Act on equality between men and women (609/1986). (Laki (488/2011) naisten ja miesten välisestä tasa-arvosta annetun lain 14 a §:n muuttamisesta (609/1986). ) -

Adoption: 2011-05-13 | Date of entry into force: 2011-05-17 | FIN-2011-L-91175

Amends section 14a ss. 3 respecting penalty provisions for discriminatory advertisement of training places.

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (369/2009) amending the Act on equality between men and women (609/1986). (Laki naisten ja miesten välisestä tasa-arvosta annetun lain 7 ja 11 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-05-29 | Date of entry into force: 2009-06-15 | FIN-2009-L-87549

Amends section 7 (as amended by Act 232/2005) and section 11 (as amended by Act 1023/2008) respecting prohibition against discrimination and payment of compensation.

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (126/2009) amending the Act on the Protection of Privacy in Working Life (759/2004). (Laki yksityisyyden suojasta työelämässä annetun lain 2 ja 21 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-03-13 | Date of entry into force: 2009-06-01 | FIN-2009-L-87524

Amends section 2 (3) (scope) and section 21 (1) (cooperation in organizing technical monitoring and the use of computer systems). Section 21 (1) as amended by Act 457/2007.

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (1109/2008) amending the Act on the Ombudsman for Minorities and the Discrimination Board (660/2001). (Laki vähemmistövaltuutetusta ja syrjintälautakunnasta annetun lain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2009-01-01 | FIN-2008-L-87516

Amends section 1 (1) (as amended by Act 979/2007), section 2 (1) (as amended by Act 679/2008) and section 4 respecting, inter alia, fields of activity, tasks of the Ombudsman for Minorities and legal aid.

Introduces to the Act a new section 2a and the section 7 (as amended by Act 22/2004) a new (3) respecting, inter alia, reporting on results and right to obtain information.

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

State Council Ordinance (1110/2008) amending the State Council Ordinance on the Ombudsman for Minorities (687/2001). (Valtioneuvoston asetus vähemmistövaltuutetusta annetun valtioneuvoston asetuksen 6 §:n kumoamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2009-01-01 | FIN-2008-R-87517

Repeals section 6 (as amended by Ordinance 1397/2007) respecting the date of entry into force.

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (1023/2008) amending the Act on equality between men and women (609/1986). (Laki naisten ja miesten välisestä tasa-arvosta annetun lain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-12-19 | Date of entry into force: 2009-01-01 | FIN-2008-L-87483

Amends section 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 18, ​​20 and 21 (as amended by Act 232/2005) respecting prohibition against countermeasures, employer's obligations, compensation and the national Gender Equality Board.

Introduces to the Act a new section 8e respecting discrimination in access to and supply of goods and services.

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (679/2008) amending the Act (660/2001) on the Ombudsman for Minorities and the Discrimination Board. (Laki vähemmistövaltuutetusta ja syrjintälautakunnasta annetun lain 2 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-11-07 | Date of entry into force: 2008-11-15 | FIN-2008-L-87269

Amends section 2(1) of Act (660/2001), as amended by the Act 22/2004, concerning the responsibilities of the Ombudsman.

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (602/2008) amending the Ordinance on the Ombudsman for Minorities (687/2001). (Valtioneuvoston asetus vähemmistövaltuutetusta annetun valtioneuvoston asetuksen 4 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-09-11 | Date of entry into force: 2008-09-18 | FIN-2008-R-87228

Amends section 4 concerning the composition of the Advisory Body (Neuvottelukunnan).

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (511/2008) amending the Act (759/2004) on the Protection of Privacy in Working Life. (Laki yksityisyyden suojasta työelämässä annetun lain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-07-18 | Date of entry into force: 2008-09-01 | FIN-2008-L-87222

Amends section 4 (2) (general conditions for the collection of workers' personal data and employers' information obligations) and 24 (penal provisions).

Introduces a new section 5a (handling personal credit information reports).

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (375/2008) amending the Act on the Protection of Privacy in Working Life (759/2004). (Laki yksityisyyden suojasta työelämässä annetun lain 6 ja 8 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-05-30 | Date of entry into force: 2008-09-01 | FIN-2008-L-86825

Amends section 6, ss. 2 (certificate of drug test) and section 8, ss. 1, p. 7 (submission of certificate of drug test during a labor contract agreement).

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (No. 1397 of 2007) amending the Minorities' Ombudsman Ordinance (No. 687 of 2001) of the Council of State.

Adoption: 2007-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-01 | FIN-2007-R-79894

Amends sections 2 (2), 4 (2) and (3), 5 (1) and (6) (appointment of personnel, the composition of the delegation, the tasks of the delegation and annual report).

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (No. 1190 of 2007) amending the Act (No. 644 of 2003) respecting pension compensation to be paid by public means for time for care of child under three years' age or for study time.

Adoption: 2007-12-07 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-01 | FIN-2007-L-79866

Amends sections 1 and 2, 3 (3), 5, 6 (1) and (3), 7, 8 (2) and 9 (3) respecting, inter alia, area of application, criteria for obtaining the compensation, increase of amount of compensation etc.

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (No. 979 of 2007) amending the Minority Ombudsman and Discrimination Board Act (No. 660 of 2001).

Adoption: 2007-11-09 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-01 | FIN-2007-L-79830

Amending the sections 1(1) (scope of practice), 7(b) and 7(d)(3), respecting the Equality Board.

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act No. 997 of 2006 to amend section 2 of Act (No. 444 of 1969) respecting child allowance.

Adoption: 2006-11-17 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | FIN-2006-L-74967

Amends section 2(3).

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (No. 232 of 2005) to amend Act (No. 609 of 1986) respecting equality between men and women.

Adoption: 2005-04-15 | Date of entry into force: 2005-06-01 | FIN-2005-L-70691

Amends, i.a., ss. 4 (duty of authorities to promote equality), 6 (duty of employers to promote equality), 6a (measures to promote equality), 7 (prohibition of discrimination) and 11 (compensation); adds new ss. 4a, 6b (measures to promote equality in educational institutions), 8a to 8d, 9a (burden of proof), 10a and 21a.

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (No. 895 of 2004) to amend Act (No. 644 of 2003) respecting pension compensation to be paid by public means for time to care for child under three years' of age or for study time.

Adoption: 2004-10-01 | Date of entry into force: 2005-01-01 | FIN-2004-L-68642

Amends ss. 2 to 5, 7 and 9.

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act on the Protection of Privacy in Working Life (759/2004). (Laki yksityisyyden suojasta työelämässä) -

Adoption: 2004-08-13 | Date of entry into force: 2004-10-01 | FIN-2004-L-68264

Contains eight chapters and 26 sections respecting general rules (Ch. 1), general preconditions for treatment of personal data (Ch. 2), treatment of data concerning drug abuse (Ch. 3), conditions for the carrying out of tests and controls (Ch. 4), supervision by camera at the work place (Ch. 5), reception and opening of e-mail messages belonging to the employer (Ch. 6), special rules (Ch. 7) and entry into force (Ch. 8).

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (No. 642 of 2004) to amend the Act (No. 796 of 1992) respecting child allowance.

Adoption: 2004-07-09 | Date of entry into force: 2005-01-01 | FIN-2004-L-68189

Amends s. 1 (object and field of applicability of the Act).

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (No. 646 of 2004) to amend s. 1 of the Act (No. 444 of 1969) respecting child care allowance.

Adoption: 2004-07-09 | Date of entry into force: 2005-01-01 | FIN-2004-L-68195

Amends s. 1 respecting child's residence.

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (No. 361 of 2004) to amend Act (No. 796 of 1992) respecting child allowance.

Adoption: 2004-05-07 | Date of entry into force: 2004-06-01 | FIN-2004-L-67533

Amends s. 14(2) and adds a new s. 14a (reclaim and prescription of claims).

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (22/2004) amending the Minority Ombudsman Act (660/2001). (Laki vähemmistövaltuutetusta annetun lain muuttamisesta) -

Adoption: 2004-01-20 | Date of entry into force: 2004-02-01 | FIN-2004-L-66588

Amends title to read "Minority Ombudsman and Discrimination Board Act", and sections 2 (tasks) and 7 (right to receive information); adds new sub-sections 7a-7k respecting, inter alia, the Discrimination Board, its tasks and composition, qualifications, responsibility, procedure and costs.

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (No. 23 of 2004) to amend the Labour Contract Act (No. 55 of 2001).

Adoption: 2004-01-20 | Date of entry into force: 2004-02-01 | FIN-2004-L-66591

Amends chapter 2, section 2, sub-section 1, respecting prohibition of discrimination and impartial treatment.

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (No. 644 of 2003) respecting pension compensation to be paid by public means for time for care of child under three years' age or for study time.

Adoption: 2003-06-27 | Date of entry into force: 2005-01-01 | FIN-2003-L-65012

Contains nine sections covering, inter alia, conditions to grant allowances, right for parent to obtain allowance (if she/he is prevented from working due to care of child under three years' age), period, income, payment rules, application procedure, and miscellaneous.

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (No.1075 of 2002) to amend the Sickness Insurance Act (No. 364 of 1963).

Adoption: 2002-12-11 | Date of entry into force: 2003-01-01 | FIN-2002-L-63010

Amends several sections covering, inter alia, compensation for loss of work revenue due to sickness, and conditions to obtain parental cash benefit (including agreement between parents to share family benefit under part-time employment, payment rules, arrangement in case of impossibility for mother to care for child due to sickness, and rules of procedure).

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (No. 1079 of 2002) to amend the Act to compensate employers for costs for annual leave during periods during which parental allowances are paid (No. 238 of 1994).

Adoption: 2002-12-11 | Date of entry into force: 2003-01-01 | FIN-2002-L-63011

Amends sections 1 to 3, covering, inter alia, compensation for employer in case worker, while under paid leave period, is entitled to family benefit; calculation of amount and period, and application procedure.

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (No. 694 of 2002) to amend the Child Allowance Act (No. 796 of 1992).

Adoption: 2002-08-09 | Date of entry into force: 2002-10-01 | FIN-2002-L-62312

Amends sections 16 (duty to provide information) and 16a (exchange of information between competent authorities).

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (No. 1420 of 2001) to amend the National Pension Act (No. 347 of 1956).

Adoption: 2001-12-21 | Date of entry into force: 2002-01-01 | FIN-2001-L-60763

Amends section 29 (raised child care benefit for retired person with child under 16 years age living at home).

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Regulation on the Ombudsman for Minorities (687/2001). (Valtioneuvoston asetus vähemmistövaltuutetusta 2001/687) -

Adoption: 2001-07-26 | Date of entry into force: 2001-09-01 | FIN-2001-R-60729

Contains eight sections covering, inter alia, required qualifications for Minorities' Ombudsman, appointment of the Ombudsman, composition and duties of a delegation (elaboration of proposals, development of cooperation between authorities, and work organisation).

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act on the Ombudsman for Minorities and the Discrimination Board (660/2001). (Laki vähemmistövaltuutetusta ja syrjintälautakunnasta) -

Adoption: 2001-07-13 | Date of entry into force: 2001-09-01 | FIN-2001-L-60727

Contains nine sections covering, inter alia, scope of application (prevention of ethnic discrimination, promotion of good ethnic relations, ensuring the position of ethnic minorities and foreigners, and enforcement of the principle of ethnic non-discrimination), duties, competence (guidance and counselling, issuing of recommendations, dealing with cases, conveyance of cases to competent authorities), legal assistance, office, right to obtain information notwithstanding secrecy provisions, and miscellaneous. Repeals Act (No. 446 of 1991) respecting the Aliens' Ombudsman.

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (No. 1496 of 1995) to amend the Act (No. 348 of 1956) respecting tying the level of pensions and benefits pursuant to the National Pensions Act to price indices.

Adoption: 1995-12-18 | Date of entry into force: 1996-01-01 | FIN-1995-L-43671

Inserts new sections 1(3) (no upgrading due to changes in the price index for October 1992-October 1993), and 1a (benefits pursuant to section 30a of the National Pensions Act, pursuant to the Act (No. 444 of 1969) respecting treatment allowances for children, and pursuant to the Act (No. 124 of 1988) respecting subsidies to disabled persons shall not be raised during 1996, 1997 and 1998).

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (No. 1525 of 1995) to amend the Act (No. 797 of 1992) respecting allowance for child care at home.

Adoption: 1995-12-18 | Date of entry into force: 1996-01-01 | FIN-1995-L-43684

Amends sections 8(2-3) (level of basic allowance), 10 (conditions for additional allowance), and 28(1) (level of additional allowance).

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (No. 907 of 1995) to amend the Child Allowances Act (No. 796 of 1992)

Adoption: 1995-06-30 | Date of entry into force: 1995-07-01 | FIN-1995-L-43641

Amends s. 7 (1-3) (the level of the allowance).

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - 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 - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (No. 1501 of 1994) to amend the Sickness Insurance Act (No. 364 of 1963).

Adoption: 1994-12-29 | Date of entry into force: 1995-01-01 | FIN-1994-L-43602

Amends section 19(1) (calculation of benefits), 21(2-3) (the right to maternity, paternity and partental benefits), and 22(1-2) (level of daily benefit).

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act to amend section 6 of the Act respecting allowance for child care at home (No. 983 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-11-21 | Date of entry into force: 1995-01-01 | FIN-1994-L-40030

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act (No. 891 of 1994) to amend the Act respecting child care allowance (No. 444 of 1969).

Adoption: 1994-10-14 | Date of entry into force: 1995-01-01 | FIN-1994-L-43578

Amends sections 8b and 9. Inserts new sections 8c-8f (appeals procedure).

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act respecting compensation to employers for costs for annual leave during periods during which parental allowances are paid (No. 238 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-03-30 | Date of entry into force: 1994-04-01 | FIN-1994-L-36817

Provides that where an employer has given an employee paid leave during a period of time during which the worker, without working, received special maternity allowance or parental allowance under the Sickness Insurance Act, the employer is entitled to compensation from the Sickness Insurance in accordance with this Act.

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act to amend section 1 of Act respecting child care allowances (No. 1578 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 1994-01-01 | FIN-1993-L-36791

Deals with eligibility.

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act to amend section 1 of the Child Allowances Act (No. 1580 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 1994-01-01 | FIN-1993-L-36793

Amends section 1 (application).

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act to amend the Child Allowances Act (No. 1234 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-12-17 | Date of entry into force: 1994-01-01 | FIN-1993-L-36388

Applies to children residing in Finland and below the age of 17. Provides for a progressive increase of child allowances according to the number of children of the family, and for related matters.

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Act to amend the Act respecting allowance for child care at home (No. 444 of 1969) (No. 550 of 1993).

Adoption: 1993-06-28 | FIN-1993-L-35533

Provides for rules in respect of reduction of treatment allowance.

Finland - Equality of opportunity and treatment - Law, Act

Child Benefit Act (796/1992). (Lapsilisälaki) -

Adoption: 1992-08-21 | Date of entry into force: 1993-01-01 | FIN-1992-L-34507

Provides for rules in respect of, inter alia, financing, entitlement to child allowance, application, reclamation, obligation to give information and professional secrecy.