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Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (1332/2014) amending the Act (756/2011) on Maritime Labour Agreements. (Laki (1332/2014) merityösopimuslain muuttamisesta (756/2011). ) -

Adoption: 2014-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101104

Amends chapter 1 section 5 ss.4, chapter 2 section 2 and chapter 12 section 2 ss.2 concerning probation period, equal treatment, non-discrimination and compensation for unjustified termination of employment.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (660/2014) amending the Seafarer's Leave Act (433/1984). (Laki (660/2014) merimiesten vuosilomalain 9 §:n muuttamisesta (433/1984).) -

Adoption: 2014-08-08 | Date of entry into force: 2014-09-01 | FIN-2014-L-101206

Amends section 9 concerning postponing annual holiday.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (1313/2013) on Compensation with State Funds for Travel Expenses for Seafarers. (Valtioneuvoston asetus (1313/2013) valtion varoista korvattavista merimiesten matkakustannuksista) -

Adoption: 2013-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-R-98049

Contains 5 sections concerning, inter alia:

Section 1: Reimbursable expenses.
Section 2: Information to be provided in the application.
Section 3: Ships enrolled in the merchant ships register.
Section 4: Ships other than those enrolled in the merchant ships register.
Section 5: Entry into force.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (1053/2013) amending the Act (756/2011) on Maritime Labour Agreements. (Laki (1053/2013) merityösopimuslain 10 luvun 4 ja 5 §:n muuttamisesta (756/2011).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98035

Amends chapter 10 section 4 and section 5 (as amended by Act 921/2012) concerning the procedure for termination of employment, the employer's notification to the employment office and the employer's obligation to provide information about employment plan.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (1068/2013) on Compensation with State Funds for Travel Expenses for Seafarers. (Laki (1068/2013) valtion varoista korvattavista merimiesten matkakustannuksista.) -

Adoption: 2013-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98037

Contains 10 sections concerning, inter alia:

Section 1: Travels that are reimbursed at sea.
Section 2: Reimbursement for travel in respect of vessels who are not enrolled in the merchant list.
Section 3: Compensation.
Section 4: Competent authority.
Section 5: Application and processing of the application.
Section 6: Audit Law.
Section 7: Reimbursement and recoveries by an excessive amount.
Section 8: Set-off.
Section 9: Appeals.
Section 10: Entry into force and transitional provisions.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (1070/2013) amending the Seafarer's Hours of Work Act (296/1976). (Laki (1070/2013) merityöaikalain 19 b §:n kumoamisesta (296/1976).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98039

Repeals section 19b, as amended by Act 969/2008 och Act 1026/2011.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (1071/2013) amending the Seafarer's Leave Act (433/1984). (Laki (1071/2013) merimiesten vuosilomalain muuttamisesta (433/1984).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98040

Amends section 16 ss.1 concerning travel for vacation.

Repeals section 17 as amended by Act 1025/2011.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (1069/2013) amending the Act (756/2011) on Maritime Labour Agreements. (Laki (1069/2013) merityösopimuslain 3 luvun 4 §:n kumoamisesta (756/2011).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-13 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98038

Repeals chapter 3 section 4.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (921/2012) amending the Act (756/2011) on Maritime Labour Agreements. (Laki (921/2012) merityösopimuslain (756/2011) muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2012-12-28 | Date of entry into force: 2013-01-01 | FIN-2012-L-94827

Amends chapter 8 section 10 ss.1, chapter 10 section 3 and section 5 ss.1 concerning grounds for termination of employment contracts and the procedure for termination of employment contracts.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (812/2012) on the living environment for ships personnel on board ships. (Valtioneuvoston asetus (812/2012) laivaväen asuinympäristöstä aluksella.) -

Adoption: 2012-12-13 | Date of entry into force: 2013-01-01 | FIN-2012-R-94639

Introduces 24 sections concerning, inter alia:

Section 1: Scope.
Section 2: Height and position of the accommodation.
Section 3: Night and day cabins.
Section 4: Ventilation.
Section 5: Heating.
Section 6: Lighting.
Section 7: Minimum lighting.
Section 8: Noise.
Section 9: Airborne sound insulation.
Section 10: Sleeping cabin equipment.
Section 11: Recreation facilities.
Section 12: Passageways.
Section 13: Mass.
Section 14: Kitchen.
Section 15: Laundry facilities.
Section 16: Toilets.
Section 17: Sauna rooms.
Section 18: Offices.
Section 19: Medical cabin.
Section 20: Laundry.
Section 21: Box, other storage areas and bulletin board.
Section 22: Storage facilities for food.
Section 23: Cleanliness and order.
Section 24: Entry into force.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (140/2012) amending the Seafarer's Hours of Work Act (296/1976). (Laki (140/2012) merityöaikalain (296/1976) 9 ja 9 a muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2012-03-23 | Date of entry into force: 2012-04-01 | FIN-2012-L-94510

Amends section 9 ss.2 and section 9 (as amended by Act 151/2001) concerning limitations for overtime work and minimum rest periods.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (141/2012) amending the Act (248/1982) on hours of work on board vessels plying on inland waterways. (Laki (141/2012) työajasta kotimaanliikenteen aluksissa annetun lain (248/1982) 12 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2012-03-23 | Date of entry into force: 2012-04-01 | FIN-2012-L-94511

Amends section 12 (as amended by Act 152/2001 and Act 1027/2011) concerning rest time per day.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (142/2012) amending the Seafarer's Leave Act (433/1984). (Laki (142/2012) merimiesten vuosilomalain (433/1984) muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2012-03-23 | Date of entry into force: 2012-04-01 | FIN-2012-L-94532

Amends section 17, section 18 ss.3 and section 19a ss.1 (as amended by Act 343/1998) concerning holiday pay during permanent employment, holiday pay when employment ceases, holiday pay on the basis of several working conditions.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (756/2011) on Maritime Labour Agreements. (Merityösopimuslaki (756/2011).) -

Adoption: 2011-06-17 | Date of entry into force: 2011-08-01 | FIN-2011-L-91244

Contains 14 chapters respecting, inter alia:

Chapter 1: General provisions.
Chapter 2: The employer's obligations.
Chapter 3: Free home travel.
Chapter 4: Employee's obligations.
Chapter 5: Family leave.
Chapter 6: Temporary lay-off
Chapter 7: General provisions relating to termination of employment agreements.
Chapter 8: Grounds for termination of employment agreements.
Chapter 9: Termination of employment agreements.
Chapter 10: Measures for termination of employment agreements.
Chapter 11: Ships commissions.
Chapter 12: Liability for damages.
Chapter 13: Special provisions.
Chapter 14: Entry into force.

Repeals the Seafarer's Act (423/1978).

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (1277/2009) on Seafarer's Wage Guarantee. (Valtioneuvoston asetus palkkaturvasta.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | FIN-2009-R-87732

Provides for rules respecting conditions, application and payment of wage guarantee for seafarers.

Repeals Ordinance 1295/2000 including amendments.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (1334/2009) amending the Act on the Registering of Ship's Crew (1360/2006). (Laki laivaväen luetteloinnista annetun lain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | FIN-2009-L-87741

Amends section 5, section 6 (1) (introductory paragraph) and (2), section 7, section 8 (2), section 10 (2) and section 11 respecting the seafarer's register, notification requirements of the owner, appeals, place of jurisdiction and enforcement.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (1634/2009) amending the Seafarers Wage Guarantee Act (1108/2000). (Laki merimiesten palkkaturvalain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | FIN-2009-L-87850

Repeals section 12 (2).

Amends section 2, section 7 (1), section 8 (2), section 9 (1), section 10 (2), section 11, section 13 (2), section 16, section 17, section 22 (3), section 24 (1), section 25 (1), section 26 and section 26 respecting provisions for wage Guarantee. Section 24 (1) as amended by Act 1094/2006, section 26 as partially amended by Act 939/2004 and Act 365/2006, section 26a as amended by Act 365/2006.

Introduces To The Act new sections 8b and to section15 (as amended by Act 939/2004) a new (2) and (3).

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (969/2008) amending the Seafarer's Hours of Work Act (296/1976). (Laki merityöaikalain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-12-19 | Date of gradual entry into force: 2009-01-01 | FIN-2008-L-87455

Introduces a new section 19b respecting the reimbursement of costs related to the relief of the crew.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (No. 447 of 2007) respecting the Service of Seafarers. -

Adoption: 2007-04-13 | Date of entry into force: 2007-07-01 | FIN-2007-L-79781

Contains 4 chapters and 29 sections concerning, inter alia, the bureau of service for seamen, the financing and administration of the bureau, its management, executive committee and representation, auditing and appeal of its decisions. The Act repeals the Act No. 452 of 1972 concerning service and education activities for seamen.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act No. 1258 of 2006 amending the Seafarer's Wage Guarantee Act (1108/2000).

Adoption: 2006-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | FIN-2006-L-74986

Inserts section 8a (conditions of payment).

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act No. 1094 of 2006 to amend section 24 of the Seafarer's Wage Guarantee Act (1108/2000).

Adoption: 2006-12-08 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | FIN-2006-L-74977

Provides for appeal procedure.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (No. 365 of 2006) to amend the Seafarer's Wage Guarantee Act (1108/2000).

Adoption: 2006-05-19 | Date of entry into force: 2006-06-01 | FIN-2006-L-73810

Adds new ss. 26(3) (information and assistance) and 26a (transmission of confidential data).

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (No. 939 of 2004) to amend the Seafarer's Wage Guarantee Act (1108/2000).

Adoption: 2004-10-29 | Date of entry into force: 2004-11-15 | FIN-2004-L-69027

Amends, i.a., ss. 10(1) (right to be heard), 12(1) (decision as to wage guarantee), 15 (duty of reimbursement), 24(1) and (2) (appeal), 26(2) (right to information) and 27 (unjustified wage guarantee benefit). Adds new ss. 10(3), 12a (serving of decision) and 24(4) (appeal).

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (No. 941 of 2004) to amend ss. 1 and 2 of the Seafarer's Hours of Work Act (No. 296 of 1976).

Adoption: 2004-10-29 | Date of entry into force: 2004-12-01 | FIN-2004-L-69031

Amends ss. 1(3) (field of application) and 2(9) (exceptions from the field of application).

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (No. 136 of 2004) to amend section 6 of the Seafarer's Wage Guarantee Act (1108/2000).

Adoption: 2004-02-20 | Date of entry into force: 2004-09-01 | FIN-2004-L-67228

Amends s. 6 concerning employee's duty of notification of wage claims with regard to an employer's bankruptcy.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (No. 934 of 2002) to amend the Seafarer's Hours of Work Act (No. 296 of 1976). -

Adoption: 2002-11-08 | Date of entry into force: 2003-01-01 | FIN-2002-L-63001

Adds section 5a (Reduced working hours) in Chapter 2.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (No. 153 of 2001) to amend section 24 of the Seafarer's Leave Act (No. 433 of 1984).

Adoption: 2001-02-23 | Date of entry into force: 2001-03-01 | FIN-2001-L-58924

Amended s. 24. Provides for the possibility for collective agreements to regulate provisions concerning various leave aspects differently from the Act, under certain specified conditions.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Seafarer's Wage Guarantee Act (1108/2000). (Merimiesten palkkaturvalaki) -

Adoption: 2000-12-15 | Date of entry into force: 2001-01-01 | FIN-2000-L-58580

Contains 32 sections covering, inter alia, general rules (objectives, scope of application, and authorities), conditions for obtaining payment under the wage guarantee, application for wage guarantee and processing of the application, decisions on wage guarantee and payment rules, reimbursement, rules of appeal and special rules (information, penal sanctions, and miscellaneous). Repeals Act No. 927 of 1979 on the same subject.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 303 of 2000) to bring into force the Seafarers' Hours of Work and the Manning of Ships Convention.

Adoption: 2000-02-25 | Date of entry into force: 2000-04-22 | FIN-2000-R-57138

Enters into force 22 April 2000.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (No. 343 of 1998) to amend the Seafarer's Leave Act (No. 433 of 1984).

Adoption: 1998-05-15 | Date of entry into force: 1998-06-01 | FIN-1998-L-50568

Amends s. 8 (division of semester), and adds subsections 17a (calculation of paid leave), 18 (3) (settlement of paid leave at the end of a working relationship) and 19a (paid leave in case of different work assignments with same employer).

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (No. 18 of 1997) to amend Seafarer's Leave Act (No. 433 of 1984).

Adoption: 1997-01-10 | Date of entry into force: 1997-04-01 | FIN-1997-L-47461

Amends s. 30 (1) (registration by employer of employees' holidays).

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (No. 334 of 1996) to amend the Seafarer's Leave Act.

Adoption: 1996-05-20 | Date of entry into force: 1996-06-01 | FIN-1996-L-46237

Amends sections 14(2) (benefits in kind during vacation), 26 (exceptions permitted for foreign employers), 27(2) (conditions for exceptions for foreign employers), and 35 (competent court).

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act to amend section 30 of the Seafarer's Leave Act (No. 27 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-01-08 | Date of entry into force: 1993-03-01 | FIN-1993-L-37190

Provides that the employer shall keep diaries in respect of employees' annual leave and payments during such leave.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

An Act to amend section 3 of the Seafarer's Leave Act (No. 443 of 1984) (No. 1441 of 1992).

Adoption: 1992-12-18 | Date of entry into force: 1993-06-01 | FIN-1992-L-42873

Days on maternity or parental leave are considered as days worked.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (No. 1441 of 1992) to amend section 3 of the Seafarer's Leave Act (No. 443 of 1984).

Adoption: 1992-12-18 | Date of entry into force: 1993-06-01 | FIN-1992-L-43556

Days on maternity or parental leave are considered as days worked.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (782/88) to amend the Seafarer's Leave Act (433/84).

Adoption: 1988-08-26 | Date of entry into force: 1989-01-01 | FIN-1988-L-30994

Amends section 3(2) (4) (medical examination) inserts a new section 3(2) (3a) (medical rehabilitation).

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

An Act to amend the Seafarer's Leave Act.

Adoption: 1986-07-25 | FIN-1986-L-2645

Amends ss. 3, 4, 6 and 16.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Act (592/1986) to amend the Seafarer's Leave Act (No. 433 of 1984).

Adoption: 1986-07-25 | FIN-1986-L-48018

Provides that days on which a worker has been prevented from carrying out his duties shall be regarded as equivalent to workdays.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Seafarer's Annual Holidays Act (433/1984). (Merimiesten vuosilomalaki) -

Adoption: 1984-06-01 | FIN-1984-L-647

Repeals Act No. 353 of 1975 on the same subject.

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Decision of the Council of State to lay down rules for work on board ship.

Adoption: 1981-06-11 | FIN-1981-M-11206

Finland - Seafarers - Conditions of work: articles of agreement, wages, hours of work and paid leave - Law, Act

Seafarer's Working Hours Act (296/1976). (Merityöaikalaki) -

Adoption: 1976-04-09 | FIN-1976-L-14091

Repeals the Seamen's Working Hours Act (No. 409 of 1961).