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Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 1333 of 2014) amending the Municipal Civil Servants Act (No. 304 of 2003). (Laki (No. 1333 of 2014) kunnallisesta viranhaltijasta annetun lain 8 ja 12¿§:n muuttamisesta (No. 304 of 2003).) -

Adoption: 2014-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101103

Amends section 8 ss.3 and section 12 (as partially amended by Act 26/2004) concerning probation period, equal treatment and prohibition of discrimination.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (890/2014) amending the Farmers' Pensions Act (1280/2006). (Laki (890/2014) maatalousyrittäjän eläkelain muuttamisesta (1280/2006).) -

Adoption: 2014-11-07 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101147

Introduces a new ss.2 to section 86 (whereas the present ss.2 becomes a new ss.3) concerning pension application.

Amends section 28 (as amended by Act 1170/2007), section 50 ss.1, section 82 ss.1, ss.2 and ss.4 concerning enforcement of employment pension insurance fees, management of disability pension cases and reduction of the survivor's pension.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (873/2014) amending the Municipal Pension Act (549/2003). (Laki (873/2014) kunnallisen eläkelain muuttamisesta (549/2003). ) -

Adoption: 2014-11-07 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101158

Introduces to the act a new section 100 s concerning justification of municipal pension institution's decisions.

Amends section 140 ss.3 (as amended by Act 260/2007) concerning municipal pension institution staff.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (1138/2013) amending the Act (449/2007) respecting cooperation between municipal employers and municipal workers. (Laki (1138/2013) työnantajan ja henkilöstön välisestä yhteistoiminnasta kunnissa annetun lain muuttamisesta (449/2007).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98042

Introduces a new section 4a concerning the personnel and training plan.

Amends section 5 ss.1 and section 12 concerning the cooperation procedure and the right of initiative of the representative of the staff.

Repeals section 4 ss. 3.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (969/2013) amending the Farmers' Pensions Act (1280/2006). (Laki (969/2013) maatalousyrittäjän eläkelain (1280/2006) 114 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2013-12-13 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98023

Amends section 114 ss.1 p.9 (as amended by Act 1266/2009 concerning the tasks of the Farmers' Social Insurance Institution and support with replacement and substitute help at farms and in the reindeer herding.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (177/2013) amending the State Civil Service Act (750/1994). (Laki (177/2013) valtion virkamieslain muuttamisesta (750/1994).) -

Adoption: 2013-03-01 | Date of entry into force: 2013-04-01 | FIN-2013-L-97910

Introduces a new section 55a § concerning income upon termination of an employment relationship.

Amends section 40 ss.1, section 53 ss.2 (as amended by Act 288/2009), section 55 (as amended by Act 677/2006), section 56 (as amended by Act 1088/2007) and section 57 (as amended by Act 387/2001) concerning suspension during dismissal of a civil service officer, compensation upon termination of a fixed-term contract and appeals of decisions.

Repeals chapter 13 and sections 54 (as amended by Act 604/1997), 58 (as amended by Act 288/2009) and 59.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (800/2012) amending the Farmers' Pensions Act (1280/2006). (Laki (800/2012) maatalousyrittäjän eläkelain (1280/2006) muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2012-12-14 | Date of entry into force: 2013-01-01 | FIN-2012-L-94634

Amends section 31, 33 ss.1, 36 ss.1 concerning right to retirement pension, starting date for retirement pension, the right to part-time retirement pension. Section 33 ss.1 as amended by Act 915/2010, section 36 ss.1 as amended by Act 632/2009.

Repeals section 32 ss.2 and ss.3.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (644/2011) concerning safety during blasting and excavation operations. (Valtioneuvoston asetus (644/2011) räjäytys- ja louhintatyön turvallisuudesta.) -

Adoption: 2011-06-16 | Date of entry into force: 2011-07-01 | FIN-2011-R-90576

Contains 7 chapters and 31 sections respecting, inter alia:

Chapter 1: Application and definitions.
Chapter 2: Planning the blasting and excavation operation.
Chapter 3: Persons conducting blasting operations and responsible persons.
Chapter 4: Explosives in the workplace.
Chapter 5: Implementation of the blasting work.
Chapter 6: Additional requirements for underground excavation.
Chapter 7: Special provisions.

Repeals Council of State Ordinance (410/1986) respecting safety during blasting and mining operations.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (630/2011) amending the Ordinance respecting collective agreements governing civil servants under the Collective Agreements Act (664/1970). (Valtioneuvoston asetus (630/2011) valtion virkaehtosopimusasetuksen 10 §:n muuttamisesta (664/1970).) -

Adoption: 2011-06-09 | Date of entry into force: 2011-07-01 | FIN-2011-R-91201

Amends section 10 ss. 4 (as amended by ordinance 497/1996, 1033/1997, 731/1998, 481/2001, 960/2003, 349/2005, 985/2006, 1270/2006, 505/2007, 972/2008 and 258/2010) respecting employer officials and employer services at the Finnish agencies and institutions.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (537/2011) amending the Parliamentary Civil Servants' Act (1197/2003). (Laki (537/2011) eduskunnan virkamiehistä annetun lain 4 ja 29 §:n muuttamisesta (1197/2003).) -

Adoption: 2011-05-20 | Date of entry into force: 2012-01-01 | FIN-2011-L-91180

Amends section 4 ss. 2 and 29 (as amended by Act 1189/2004, 545/2006 and 608/2007) respecting regulations on the modification of certain positions and dismissal of officials.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (480/2011) amending the Act respecting the conditions of employment of domestic workers (951/1977). (Laki (480/2011) kotitaloustyöntekijän työsuhteesta annetun lain 33 §:n muuttamisesta (951/1977).) -

Adoption: 2011-05-13 | Date of entry into force: 2011-05-17 | FIN-2011-L-91178

Amends section 33 ss. 4 respecting penal provisions (prosecution).

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (377/2011) amending the Ordinance on Health Professionals (564/1994). (Valtioneuvoston asetus (377/2011) terveydenhuollon ammattihenkilöistä annetun asetuksen muuttamisesta (564/1994).) -

Adoption: 2011-04-28 | Date of entry into force: 2011-05-01 | FIN-2011-R-91155

Amends section 3, 3a, 3b, 3f, 4, 5, 7, 10-12 and 14 respecting relation between education and work for health professionals. Section 3, 3a, 3b and 3f as amended by ordinance 104/2008, section 4 and 14 as amended by ordinance 204/2002 and 1338/2007, section 5 as amended by ordinance 412/2010 and section 7 and 10-12 as amended by ordinance 1338/2007.

Repeals section 6 (as amended by ordinance 1179/2002, 1338/2007 and 412/2010).

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (141/2011) repealing the Decision (538:89) of the Council of State respecting the application of the Act (299:58) respecting the protection of labour in forest work involving the handling and distribution of pesticides. -

Adoption: 2011-03-01 | Date of entry into force: 2011-03-01 | FIN-2011-R-91024

This Regulation repeals the application of the Decision (538:89) of the Council of State respecting the application of the Act (299:58) respecting the protection of labour in forest work involving the handling and distribution of pesticides).

Finland - Specific categories of workers - 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 - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (1595/2009) amending the Public Employment Services Act (1295/2002). (Laki julkisesta työvoimapalvelusta annetun lain 5 a luvun 7 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | FIN-2009-L-87848

Amends chapter 5 section 7 (2) (as amended by Act 458/2005) respecting conversion protection along with employment programs and obligations of the labour authority.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Council of State Ordinance (1635/2009) amending the Council of State Ordinance respecting public employment service (1344/2002). (Valtioneuvoston asetus julkisesta työvoimapalvelusta annetun valtioneuvoston asetuksen muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | FIN-2009-L-87851

Repeals section 18 (as amended by Act 369/2008) and section 19.

Amends section 15 and section 17 respecting equivalent of the costs and labour authorities purchasing training.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of States Ordinance (1636/2009) amending the Council of State Ordinance (1346/2002) respecting benefits under public employment services. (Valtioneuvoston asetus julkiseen työvoimapalveluun kuuluvista etuuksista annetun valtioneuvoston asetuksen muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | FIN-2009-R-87877

Repeals section 14, section 21 and section 22.

Amends section 4, section 12 (1) and section 19 (2) (section 4 as amended by Ordinance 1419/2006 and section 12 (1) as amended by Ordinance 1222/2005) respecting mobility allowance and allowance for securing the livelihood.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (1004/2009) amending the Farmers' Pensions Act (1280/2006). (Laki maatalousyrittäjän eläkelain 114 ja 115 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-04 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | FIN-2009-L-87634

Amends section 114 (a) p. 10 and section 115 (a) p. 5 respecting tasks of the farmers' social insurance institution and occupational health services for farmers.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (736/2009) amending the Council of State Ordinance on Investment Support to the farming sector and Start-up Support to young farmers (299/2008). (Valtioneuvoston asetus maatalouden investointituesta ja nuoren viljelijän aloitustuesta annetun valtioneuvoston asetuksen 37 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-10-08 | Date of entry into force: 2009-10-14 | FIN-2009-R-87599

Amends section 37 (1) p. 3 (as amended by Act 648/2008) respecting costs not covered by the support.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (632/2009) amending the Farmers' Pensions Act (1280/2006). (Laki maatalousyrittäjän eläkelain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-08-14 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2011-01-01 | FIN-2009-L-87587

Amends section 2 (1) p. 9, section 36 (1) (introductory paragraph), section 67 (1) p. 3, section 70 (3), section 71 (2), section 72, section 78 and section 79 (1) and (3) respecting key definitions, access to part-time pension, basis for pension growth, adjustment of pensions to the general change in life expectancy and grounds for family pension.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (637/2009) amending the Farmers' Pensions Act (1280/2006). (Laki maatalousyrittäjän eläkelain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-08-14 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2012-01-01 | FIN-2009-L-87591

Repeals section 2 (1) p. 2.

Amends section 48 (as partially amended by Act 101/2008), section 91, section 101 (3) respecting, inter alia, disability pension, responsible pension provider and reimbursement of pension disbursed unfounded.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

The Act required to meet national defence obligations and the continuation of the service relationship (305/2009). (Laki maanpuolustusvelvollisuutta täyttävän työ- ja virkasuhteen jatkumisesta) -

Adoption: 2009-05-08 | Date of entry into force: 2009-08-01 | FIN-2009-L-86633

Provides for employment measures concerning military service.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (288/2009) amending the State Civil Service Act (750/1994). (Laki valtion virkamieslain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-04-24 | Date of entry into force: 2009-05-15 | FIN-2009-L-87537

Amends section 45 (3), section 46, section 53 (2) and section 58 respecting rules and working conditions for judges and employees of the courts. Section 45 (3) as amended by Act 208/2000 and section 53 (2) as amended by Act 1088/2007.

Introduces to the Act new sections 46a, 53a and 54a.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

State Council Ordinance (95/2009) amending the State Council Ordinance on Investment Support to the farming sector and Start-up Support to young farmers (299/2008). (Valtioneuvoston asetus säteilyasetuksen 24 a §:n kumoamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-02-26 | Date of entry into force: 2009-03-04 | FIN-2009-R-87523

Amends section 19 (as amended by Ordinance 648/2008) respecting the amount of the investment support.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (1101/2008) amending the Farmers' Pensions Act (1280/2006). (Laki maatalousyrittäjän eläkelain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2009-01-01 | FIN-2008-L-87514

Amends section 48 (1) p. 3 (disability pension), section 75 (pension records) and section 92 (1) (payment of pension).

Introduces to the Act a new heading before section 75, a new section 75a (issuance of pension records) and a new section 75b (control of pension records).

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (990/2008) amending the Farmers' Pensions Act (1280/2006). (Laki maatalousyrittäjän eläkelain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-12-19 | Date of entry into force: 2009-01-01 | FIN-2008-L-87463

Amends section 2 (1) p. 5, 10 (title), 12 (title), 14 (title), 14 (1), 22 (1) and (4), 23, 25, 26 (title) and 26 (1), 27, 29, 125, 135 (1) and (3), and 154 (1). Section 135 (1) as amended by Act 1170/2007.

Introduces new sections 1a, 8a, 8b, 9a, 10a-10c, 12a, 12b, 21a-21c, 135a, 141a and 141b and to section 11a new (2) and to section 114 a new (5). Amendments to the Act are related to pension regulations respecting farmers or fellows.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (648/2008) amending Government Ordinance (299/2008) on investment support to the farming sector and start-up support to young farmers. (Valtioneuvoston asetus maatalouden investointituesta ja nuoren viljelijän aloitustuesta annetun valtioneuvoston asetuksen muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-10-23 | Date of entry into force: 2008-10-31 | FIN-2008-R-87229

- Repeals section 1 (3), 10, 14 and 26, 27 (2) and 36.
- Amends section 2 p. 7, 5 (4) and (5), 6, 9 (1), (2) and (4), 12 (2) and (4), 15 (2), 19, 24 (3) , 25, 35 (1), 37 (1) p. 3 and p. 14, and 41 (2). Section 12 (4) as amended by the Ordinance 496/2008.
- Introduces a new p. 8 to section 2, a new (6) to section 5, new sections 15a and 19a, a new chapter 4 a, a new section 26a, a new p. 12a to section 37 (1), a new (2) to section 40 and a new section 44a.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (496/2008) amending Council of State Ordinance on investment support to the farming sector and start-up support to young farmers (299/2008). (Valtioneuvoston asetus maatalouden investointituesta ja nuoren viljelijän aloitustuesta annetun valtioneuvoston asetuksen muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-07-17 | Date of entry into force: 2008-07-23 | FIN-2008-R-87244

Amends section 12 (4) (business plan of the project supported), 28 (3) (level of support in the form of loans) and 44 (4) (the time of application for payment of investment support and for permission to receive loans).

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

State Council Ordinance (369/2008) amending State Council Ordinance respecting public employment service (1344/2002). (Valtioneuvoston asetus julkisesta työvoimapalvelusta annetun valtioneuvoston asetuksen 18 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-05-29 | Date of entry into force: 2008-09-01 | FIN-2008-R-86632

Amends para. 18 respecting acquisition of university degrees within the area of labour market policy vocational adult education.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Ordinance on Investment Support to the farming sector and Start-up Support to young farmers (299/2008). (Valtioneuvoston asetus maatalouden investointituesta ja nuoren viljelijän aloitustuesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-05-08 | Date of entry into force: 2008-05-12 | FIN-2008-R-86283

Contains 11 sections respecting start-up support to young farmers and investment support to the farming sector. The Ordinance does not apply to aid granted to reindeer husbandry. The Ordinance establishes a number of important definitions within the area, conditions applicable to the beneficiary, conditions for the disbursement of support, the amount of the support, eligible expenses for the establishment of farming and a number of special conditions for support to be disbursed in connection with loans.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (171/2008) amending the Farmers' Pensions Act (1280/2006). (Laki maatalousyrittäjän eläkelain 61 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-03-28 | Date of entry into force: 2008-04-01 | FIN-2008-L-86280

Amends section 61, subsection 2 (2) in the Farmers' Pensions Act (1280/2006) as amended by Act 1170/2007, concerning the surviving spouse's pension rights.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Ordinance (98/2008) amending section 3 of Ordinance (1117/1985) on the application of certain provisions of the Military Injuries Act (1117/1985). (Valtioneuvoston asetus sotilasvammalain eräiden säännösten soveltamisesta annetun asetuksen 3 §:n muuttami- sesta) -

Adoption: 2008-02-20 | Date of entry into force: 2008-03-01 | FIN-2008-R-86190

Amends section 3 of Regulation (1117/1985) on the application of certain provisions of the Military Injuries Act (404/48) regulating certain provisions related to compensation and rehabilitation for military personnel that have been injured or ill.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Ordinance (96/2008) regulating the amounts of educational grants for farmers. (Valtioneuvoston asetus vuodelta (96/2008) maatalousyrittäjien opintorahana maksettavan tuen määrästa) -

Adoption: 2008-02-14 | Date of entry into force: 2008-02-20 | FIN-2008-R-86189

Regulates the amounts of educational grants for farmers in accordance with Government Decision on national aid for agriculture and horticulture (1559/2001) section 7 (1).

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Ordinance (104/2008) amending the Ordinance on Health Professionals (564/1994). (Valtioneuvoston asetus terveydenhuollon ammattihenkilöistä annetun asetuksen muuttamisesta) -

Adoption: 2008-02-14 | Date of entry into force: 2008-06-01 | FIN-2008-R-86191

Amends Section 3 of Regulation of Health Professionals (564/1994). Introduces new sections 3 a-3 f regulating certain rights for students and administrators to practice within the area assigned to licensed persons within the health care system:
Section 3 a: The right of dentist students to practice within the area of licensed health professionals.
Section 3 b: The right of students in medicine or dentistry in foreign countries to practice within the area of licensed health professionals.
Section 3 c: The right of students in pharmacy to practice within the area of licensed health professionals.
Section 3 d: Other rights of students to practice within the area of licensed health professionals.
Section 3 e: Limits related to the right to practice within the area of licensed health professionals.
Section 3 f: Supervisor for students practising within the area of licensed health professionals.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance of the Ministry of Labour and Industry on fee-based performance (No. 6/2008). (Työ- ja elinkeinoministeriön asetus maksullisista suoritteista (Nr. 6/2008).) -

Adoption: 2008-01-11 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-14 | Date of end of application: 2008-06-30 | FIN-2008-R-85281

Introduces 4 articles regulating the fees to be charge by the Ministry of Labour and Industry and the boards, national conciliator agency, the labour council, labour institute and the local administration of labour issues at the Ministry. The State is to charge fees as shown in the table included in the Ordinance, unless otherwise provided or prescribed for.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance of the Ministry of Labour and Industry (No. 8/2008) on the Ministry of Labour and Industry fee-based performance related to Environmental Impact Assessment proceedings of nuclear facilities. (Työ- ja elinkeinoministeriön asetus ydinlaitosten ympäristövaikutusten arviointimenettelyyn kuuluvista työ- ja elinkeinoministeriön maksullisista suoritteista) -

Adoption: 2008-01-11 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-14 | Date of end of application: 2008-06-30 | FIN-2008-R-85313

Regulates the fees for the public law associated work of the Ministry of Labour and Industry regarding the procedure for Environmental Impact Assessments of nuclear installations under the Law on the Procedures related to Environmental Impact Assessments.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 1297 of 2007) amending the Act (No. 16 of 1974) respecting retirement pensions for agricultural workers.

Adoption: 2007-12-21 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-01 | FIN-2007-L-79881

Amends section 8 ss. 1 of the Act respecting retirement pensions for agricultural workers, as amended by the Act No. 615 of 2006.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

State Council Ordinance (No. 1286 of 2007) amending the State Council Ordinance (No. 1346 of 2002) respecting benefits under public employment services.

Adoption: 2007-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-01 | FIN-2007-R-79879

Adds new sub-sections 13(2) and 13(3) concerning conditions for granting a start-off benefit.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 1170 of 2007) amending the Farmers' Pensions Act No. 1280 of 2006.

Adoption: 2007-12-07 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-01 | FIN-2007-L-79861

Repeals section 6(3) and amends sections 28, 41(3), 42(1) p. 2 and 42(4) and (5), 45(2), 61(2), 76(1), 106(2), 128, 133(1), 135(1) and adding a new sub-section 15(2) (respecting the farm units' income).

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 1088 of 2007) to amend the Act respecting State civil servants (No. 750 of 1994).

Adoption: 2007-12-05 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-01 | FIN-2007-L-79834

Amends sections 11, 51 (1) and (2), 56 (1), 65 (1) and 66 (3) and (4). Introduces a new (3) for section 9 (the old (3) becomes (4)), a new section 23 a, a new (4) for section 35, a new (4) for section 40 and a new (3) for section 65. The changes concern the appointment of civil servants (s. 9), non-discrimination (s. 11) and leave of absence (all other amendments).

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 1113 of 2007) amending the Farmers' Pensions Act No. 1280 of 2006.

Adoption: 2007-11-30 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-01 | FIN-2007-L-79838

Amends section 136 (2) respecting the responsibility of the pension institution for paying a part of the pension.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 992 of 2007) amending the Act (No. 16 of 1974) respecting retirement pensions for agricultural workers.

Adoption: 2007-11-09 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-01 | FIN-2007-L-79832

Amends section 13 (1) para. 6, and introduces a new para. 7 for section 13 (1) as well as a new (4), respecting criteria for cessation of agricultural production and retirement pension.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 604 of 2007) amending the Act respecting State civil servants (No. 750 of 1994).

Adoption: 2007-05-25 | Date of entry into force: 2007-07-01 | FIN-2007-L-79790

Amends sections 3 (limitations to application) and 65 (resigning from a civil servant post).

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 608 of 2007) amending the Parliamentary Civil Servants' Act (No. 1197 of 2003).

Adoption: 2007-05-25 | Date of entry into force: 2007-07-01 | FIN-2007-L-79791

Repeals section 4 (2) para. 2, section 10 (2), section 29 (2) (as amended by the Act No. 545 of 2006) and section 71 (1) para. 2. Amends section 2 (2), section 3 (1) and section 49 (1) (as regulated by Act No. 545 of 2006), respecting different organs and competences of Parliament.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 437 of 2007) amending the Act (No. 16 of 1974) respecting retirement pensions for agricultural workers.

Adoption: 2007-04-13 | Date of entry into force: 2007-05-01 | FIN-2007-L-79748

Amends section 14 concerning authorities responsible for the execution of the Act.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 443 of 2007) amending the Farmers' Pensions Act (No. 1280 of 2006).

Adoption: 2007-04-13 | Date of entry into force: 2007-05-01 | FIN-2007-L-79749

Amends section 131, concerning inspection and monitoring of the pension institution's activities.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 449 of 2007) respecting cooperation between municipal employers and municipal workers.

Adoption: 2007-04-13 | Date of entry into force: 2007-09-01 | FIN-2007-L-79750

Contains 25 sections respecting, inter alia, field of application, modalities of cooperation, the obligation to cooperate, issues covered by the obligation and certain exceptions, civil action and claims for satisfaction. The aim of the Act is to improve cooperation between municipal employers and municipal workers, to provide the workers with a possibility to participate in the development of municipal activites and to influence decisions affecting their work and their work collective.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 450 of 2007) amending the Municipal Civil Servants Act (No. 304 of 2003).

Adoption: 2007-04-13 | Date of entry into force: 2007-09-01 | FIN-2007-L-79751

Introduces a new section 31(3), a new section 37(a) (respecting occupational leave), and a new section 43(2) (whereas the old ss. 2-4 will read as 3-5).

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 455 of 2007) amending the Public Employment Services Act (No. 1295 of 2002).

Adoption: 2007-04-13 | Date of entry into force: 2007-09-01 | FIN-2007-L-79753

Amends chapter 5(a), section 7 (as amended by the Act No. 345 of 2007 Public Employment Services Act (No. 1295 of 2002)), respecting security while changing jobs and job seeking plans.

Finland - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Farmers' Pensions Act (1280/2006). (Maatalousyrittäjän eläkelaki) -

Adoption: 2006-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | FIN-2006-L-75002

Provides farmers for the right to old-age pension, partial pension, rehabilitation pension, disability pension and farmer's dependent members right to family pension and group life insurance.

Repeals Act No. 467 of 1969.