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Finland - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Decree on Waste (978/2021). (Valtioneuvoston asetus jätteistä) -

Adoption: 2021-11-18 | FIN-2021-R-112380

Finland - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Decree (427/2021) on the Selection and Use of Personal Protective Equipment at Work. (Valtioneuvoston asetus henkilönsuojainten valinnasta ja käytöstä työssä) -

Adoption: 2021-05-20 | Date of entry into force: 2021-08-01 | FIN-2021-R-112220

This Regulation lays down the characteristics, assessment and selection of personal protective equipment for use at work and the safe use of personal protective equipment at work. In addition to the provisions of this Regulation, the provisions on the use of personal protective equipment in a given job shall be complied with.

Finland - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Decree on Concentrations known to be Harmful (654/2020). (Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön asetus haitallisiksi tunnetuista pitoisuuksista) -

Adoption: 2020-09-01 | FIN-2020-R-112389

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (452/2020) on the List and Register of Workers Exposed to Carcinogenic Substances and Methods. -

Adoption: 2020-06-11 | FIN-2020-L-112375

Finland - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Decree on Combating the risk of Occupational Cancer (1267/2019). (Valtioneuvoston asetus työhön liittyvän syöpävaaran torjunnasta) -

Adoption: 2019-12-12 | FIN-2019-R-112221

This Regulation shall apply to work in which the factor used or present poses or is likely to present an increased risk of cancer. It also applies to mutagenic substances used or present at work. It does not apply to the control of tobacco smoke and the associated risk of cancer in the environment.

The list and register of those exposed to substances and methods that pose a risk of cancer in their profession is to be regulated separately.

Finland - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Policy for the work environment and wellbeing at work until 2030 (Publications of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health 2019:4). -

Adoption: 2019 | FIN-2019-M-112159

Finland - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministry of the Interior Decree on External Rescue Plans (1286/2019). (Sisäministeriön asetus ulkoisista pelastussuunnitelmista) -

Adoption: 2018-12-18 | FIN-2018-R-112391

Finland - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Decree on Ionizing Radiation (1034/2018). (Valtioneuvoston asetus ionisoivasta säteilystä) -

Adoption: 2018-11-22 | FIN-2018-R-112381

Finland - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Decree on Ionizing Radiation (1044/2018). (Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön asetus ionisoivasta säteilystä) -

Adoption: 2018-11-22 | FIN-2018-R-112390

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (859/2018) on Radiation. (Säteilylaki) -

Adoption: 2018-11-09 | FIN-2018-L-112376

The purpose of this Act is to protect human health against detriments caused by exposure to radiation. The Act also aims to prevent and reduce environmental and other detriments of radiation.

Finland - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Decree on the Advisory Committee on Safety Technology (839/2018). (Valtioneuvoston asetus turvallisuustekniikan neuvottelukunnasta) -

Adoption: 2018-11-08 | FIN-2018-R-112382

Finland - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Decree on Protection of Workers from the Dangers of Biological Agents (933/2017). (Valtioneuvoston asetus työntekijöiden suojelemiseksi biologisista tekijöistä aiheutuvilta vaaroilta) -

Adoption: 2017-12-14 | FIN-2017-R-112385

Finland - - Law, Act

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

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

Finland - - 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 - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Decree on the Monitoring the Manufacture and Storage of Explosives (819/2015). (Valtioneuvoston asetus räjähteiden valmistuksen ja varastoinnin valvonnasta) -

Adoption: 2015-06-25 | FIN-2015-R-112383

Finland - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Decree on the Safety of Asbestos Work (798/2015). (Valtioneuvoston asetus asbestityön turvallisuudesta) -

Adoption: 2015-06-25 | FIN-2015-R-112386

Finland - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Decree on the List of Occupational Diseases (769/2015). (Valtioneuvoston asetus ammattitautiluettelosta) -

Adoption: 2015-06-11 | FIN-2015-R-112387

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (684/2015) on Certain Requirements Concerning Asbestos Removal Work. (Laki eräistä asbestipurkutyötä koskevista vaatimuksista) -

Adoption: 2015-05-22 | FIN-2015-L-112377

(1) This Act lays down provisions on the competence of an asbestos worker and licences for asbestos removal work and any related registers.

(2) In this Act, asbestos removal work refers to such demolition or removal of asbestos-containing structures or technical systems, protection of structures to be retained, demolition site clearance and other such work directly connected with demolition and removal of structures that involves a risk of exposure to asbestos dust and that is covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (738/2002). The provisions of this Act concerning asbestos removal work also apply to such work in maintenance and service of structures and equipment in buildings and on vessels where asbestos dust is created.

(3) Separate provisions shall be issued on occupational safety and employee health examinations in asbestos removal work.

Finland - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Decree on the Monitoring the Handling and Storage of Dangerous Chemicals (685/2015). (Valtioneuvoston asetus vaarallisten kemikaalien käsittelyn ja varastoinnin valvonnasta) -

Adoption: 2015-05-21 | FIN-2015-R-112384

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (No. 459/2015) on Accidents at Work and Occupational Diseases. (Työtapaturma- ja ammattitautilaki) -

Adoption: 2015-04-24 | FIN-2015-L-108954

This law provides for the employee's right to compensation for accidents at work and occupational diseases and the right of an entrepreneur to insure himself or herself against accidents at work and occupational diseases.

Finland - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (1393/2014) on state compensation for the organization of work activities for rehabilitation purposes. (Valtioneuvoston asetus (1393/2014) valtion korvauksesta kuntouttavan työtoiminnan järjestämiseen.) -

Adoption: 2014-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-R-101050

Contains 3 sections concerning, inter alia:

Section 1: Application for state compensation.
Section 2: Granting of compensation, payment, suspension of payment and reimbursements.
Section 3: Entry into force.

Repeals Council of State Ordinance (367/2013) on state compensation for the organization of work activities for rehabilitation purposes.

Finland - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (1388/2014) amending the Council of State Ordinance (1073/2012) on Public Employment and Corporate Services. (Valtioneuvoston asetus (1388/2014) julkisesta työvoima- ja yrityspalvelusta annetun valtioneuvoston asetuksen muuttamisesta (1073/2012).) -

Adoption: 2014-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2015-06-01 | Date of partial end of application: 2016-05-31 | FIN-2014-R-101068

Amends sections 16-18, 23, 32, 38, 39, 43-45, 48, 50, 51 and 53 concerning the application and payment of wage subsidy and start-up funds, control of funds, information related to the payment of expenses, additional assistance , decisions, activities supported by employment policy support funding, application, amount, payment, advance, control and relation to other state funding. Sections 17 and 32 as amended by Ordinance 611/2013 and sections 43 and 44 as amended by Ordinance 55/2014.

Repeals sections 13-15, 47 and 49.

Finland - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (1378/2014) on provision of labor policy statements and on information to be included in the statements. (Työ- ja elinkeinoministeriön asetus (1378/2014) työvoimapoliittisen lausunnon antamisesta ja lausuntoon merkittävistä tiedoista.) -

Adoption: 2014-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-R-101069

According to chapter 11, section 4 of the Unemployment Security Act (1290/2002), a labor policy statement must be given without undue delay, however, within 30 days after the applicant has submitted the documentation required.

Contains 6 sections concerning, inter alia:

Section 1: Deadline for providing a statement.
Section 2: How a statement is provided.
Section 3: Information on how to arrange the opportunity for rehabilitation, training or employment.
Section 4: Information about travel grants.
Section 5: Information about training that provides skills.
Section 6: Entry into force.

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (1375/2014) amending the Act (916/2012) on Public Employment and Corporate Services. (Laki (1375/2014) julkisesta työvoima- ja yrityspalvelusta annetun lain muuttamisesta (916/2012).) -

Adoption: 2014-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101070

Amends chapter 4 section 9 ss.1, chapter 6 section 8 ss.1 and 9 ss.1 concerning agreements on labor trials, the jobseeker's obligation to inform and education provider's duty to submit information.

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (1374/2014) amending the Unemployment Security Act (1290/2002). (Laki (1374/2014) työttömyysturvalain muuttamisesta (1290/2002).) -

Adoption: 2014-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101071

Introduces a new section 6 and section 10 (as amended by Act 1370/2014) to chapter 2a, a new ss.2 to chapter 3 section 1 (as amended by Act 1188/2009 and Act 1049/2013), a new ss.3 to chapter 7, a new section 2 (replacing section 2 repealed by Act 1388/2010) and a new p.19 to chapter 11 section 2 ss.4 (as partially amended by Act 313/2010 and Act 918/2012) concerning labor policy conditions for the recognition of benefits, procedures that are labor policy reprehensible, provisions for labor market support and provisions for enforcement.

Amends chapter 1 section 5 ss.1 p.14, chapter 2 section 1 ss.2, section 5 ss.4, section 6 ss.1 p.2, Section 9, Section 11 ss.1, ss.3 (introductory paragraph) and ss.3 p.7, section 13 ss.2 and ss.3, section 15 and 16, chapter 2 section 5 ss.1, section 6 (title) and chapter 2 section 14 ss.4, chapter 3 section 1 (title), chapter 7, section 10 ss.2 p.4, chapter 10 section 2 ss.3 and section 4 ss.1 and chapter 11, section 2 ss.4 p.18, section 4 and section 12 ss.1 and chapter 13 section 1 ss.1 concerning general regulations, labor policy conditions for the recognition of benefits, procedures that are labor policy reprehensible, restrictions on the recognition of benefits, provisions for labor market support, benefits paid during the time of employment services, enforcement and obtaining and disclosure of information. Sections as amended by Acts 1049/2013, 1001/2012, 288 / 2012.1188 / 2009, 918/2012, 1001/2012 and 1049/2013.

Repeals chapter 1 section 2 ss.3, chapter 2 section 3 and 12 and chapter 2 section 6 ss.2-4.

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (1372/2014) amending the Act on Rehabilitative Work (189/2001). (Laki (1372/2014) kuntouttavasta työtoiminnasta annetun lain muuttamisesta (189/2001).) -

Adoption: 2014-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101073

Introduces to section 3 (as partially amended by Act 1389/2010 and Act 937/2012), a new ss.5 concerning the scope of application.

Amends section 6 ss.3, section 8 ss.3 (as amended by Act 937/2012), section 9 (title), section 9 ss.1, section 10 ss.2 (as amended by Act 290/2012), section 15 and section 16 ss.1 concerning the organization of rehabilitative work order, content of the plan, rehabilitative work in the activity plan and the sectoral employment plan, the obligation to participate in the preparation of an activity plan and in rehabilitative work purposes, rehabilitative work purposes in certain cases and notification on the start of rehabilitative work.

Repeals section 8 ss.4.

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (1370/2014) amending the Unemployment Security Act (1290/2002). (Laki (1370/2014) työttömyysturvalain muuttamisesta (1290/2002).) -

Adoption: 2014-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101074

Amends chapter 1 section 5 ss.1 p.10, chapter 2 section 9 ss.1 and section 10, chapter 10 section 6 ss.2 and chapter 14 section 3a concerning general provisions, procedures that are labor policy reprehensible, provisions for benefits paid during the time of employment services and the financing of labor market support. Sections as amended by Acts 918/2012, 288/2012, 1217/2005 and 918/2012.

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (1369/2014) on multisectoral joint services promoting employment. (Laki (1369/2014) työllistymistä edistävästä monialaisesta yhteispalvelusta.) -

Adoption: 2014-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2016-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101075

Contains 12 sections concerning, inter alia:

Section 1: Multisectoral joint services promoting employment.
Section 2: Reference to multisectoral joint services.
Section 3: Investigation period.
Section 4: How multisectoral employment plans are developed, monitored and revised.
Section 5: Obligations in connection with multisectoral employment plans.
Section 6: When multisectoral joint services terminates.
Section 7: How multisectoral joint services are arranged and managed nationally.
Section 8: How multisectoral joint services are distributed.
Section 9: Registration of unemployed persons for general use and processing of the information.
Section 10: Registration of unemployed persons in the records of the authorities involved in multisectoral joint services.
Section 11: The right to access classified information for multisectoral joint services.
Section 12: Entry into force.

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (1366/2014) amending the Act (916/2012) on Public Employment and Corporate Services. (Laki (1366/2014) julkisesta työvoima- ja yrityspalvelusta annetun lain (916/2012) muuttamisesta ja väliaikaisesta muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2014-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2017-01-01 | Date of partial end of application: 2016-12-31 | FIN-2014-L-101086

Introduces to chapter 1 a new section 3 ss.1 p.10 (as partially amended by Act 1050/2013) and to chapter 7 a new section 15 concerning definitions and wage subsidy in the form of grants designated governmental agencies and institutions.

Amends chapter 1 section 3 ss.1 p.8 and p.9, section 3 ss.2, chapter 4 section 7 ss.2 p.1, chapter 7 section 1-8, section 9 ss.1-4, section 9 ss.5, section 10-14, chapter 8, section 4 ss.1, chapter 11 (title) and chapter 11 section 1 ss.1-3, chapter 12 section 6 ss.3 and chapter 14 section 1 ss.3 p.2 concerning general regulations, information and counseling, peer review, guidance on career choices and career, training and testing, wage subsidy, support for the introduction and development of entrepreneurial activity, employment obligation and the additional support granted to municipalities, implementation of public employment and in business and related cooperation, application for amendments, maintenance for the introduction and development of entrepreneurial activity, employment obligation and the additional support granted to municipalities, implementation of public employment and in business and other related cooperation and appeals. Sections as amended by Acts 390/2014, 390/2014, 1050/2013 and 10/2014.

Repeals chapter 11 section 3 and chapter 12 section 9.

Finland - - 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 - - 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 - - Law, Act

Act (1341/2014) amending the Aliens' Act (301/2004). (Laki (1341/2014) ulkomaalaislain muuttamisesta (301/2004).) -

Adoption: 2014-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101095

Amends section 123 ss.6, section 152b (as amended by Act 1214/2013), section 208 (as partially amended by Act 1214/2013) and section 209 concerning decision on arrest and placement of foreigners taken into custody, supervision of the execution of removals from the country, information to the non- discrimination ombudsman and hearing of the non-discrimination Ombudsman.

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (1339/2014) amending the Act (916/2012) on Public Employment and Corporate Services. (Laki (1339/2014) julkisesta työvoima- ja yrityspalvelusta annetun lain 1 luvun 8 §:n muuttamisesta (916/2012).) -

Adoption: 2014-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101096

Amends chapter 1 section 8 concerning the promotion of equal treatment and equal opportunities.

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (1338/2014) amending the Posted Workers Act (1146/1999). (Laki (1338/2014) lähetetyistä työntekijöistä annetun lain muuttamisesta (1146/1999).) -

Adoption: 2014-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101102

Amends section 2 ss.5 (as amended by Act 1198/2005), section 6 (title), section 6 ss.2 (as ameded by Act 452/2012), section 7 ss.2 and section 8 (as partially ameded by Act 1198/2005) concerning the relevant provisions on employment and working conditions, applicable regulations concerning employer's investigation and liability and responsibility, claim for reimbursement or compensation and monitoring.

Finland - - 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 - - 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 - - Law, Act

Act (1331/2014) amending the Employment Contracts Act (55/2001). (Laki (1331/2014) työsopimuslain muuttamisesta (55/2001).) -

Adoption: 2014-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101105

Amends chapter 1 section 4 ss.4, chapter 2 section 2 (as partially amended by Act 23/2004) and chapter 12 section 2 ss.2 concerning probation period, equal treatment, non-discrimination and compensation for unjustified termination of employment.

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (1330/2014) amending the Act on Occupational Safety and Health Enforcement and Cooperation on Occupational Safety and Health at Workplaces (44/2006). (Laki (1330/2014) työsuojelun valvonnasta ja työpaikan työsuojeluyhteistoiminnasta annetun lain 13 §:n muuttamisesta (44/2006).) -

Adoption: 2014-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101106

Amended chapter 13 (as partially amended by Act 1334/2007) concerning communication of instructions and requests for adjustments.

Finland - - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - Law, Act

Social Welfare Act (1301/2014). (Sosiaalihuoltolaki (1301/2014).) -

Adoption: 2014-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2015-04-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2016-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101111

Contains 62 sections and 7 chapters concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: General provisions.
Chapter 2: Promotion of welfare.
Chapter 3: Social service.
Chapter 4: Provision of social services.
Chapter 5: Ensuring quality of service.
Chapter 6: Appeal procedure.
Chapter 7: Special provisions.

Repeals the Social Welfare Act (710/1982). However, chapter 2 section 25, 26, 26a, 27d, 27e och 40, chapter 5 and 8 are still applicable.

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (1177/2014) amending the Penal Code of Finland (39/1889). (Laki (1177/2014) rikoslain muuttamisesta (39/1889). ) -

Adoption: 2014-12-19 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101113

Amends chapter 20, section 9 ss.1 and section 9a ss.1, chapter 25 section 3 ss.1 and ss.2 and chapter 47 section 9 concerning pimping, aggravated pimping, trafficking in persons and legal persons for criminal liability. Sections as amended by Act 650/2004 and Act 61/2003.

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (1134/2014) amending the Act on the Promotion of Integration of Immigrants (1386/2010). (Laki (1134/2014) kotoutumisen edistämisestä annetun lain muuttamisesta (1386/2010).) -

Adoption: 2014-12-19 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101114

Amends sections 44 ss.1, 54, 55, 59, 61 and 87 ss.1 concerning the State's compensation to the municipality, the payment of compensation, the obligation to pay back the compensation fee to the representative and expenses, disclosure of information from the municipality instruction register and the right to obtain information. Sections as amended by Acts 906/2014 and 1251/2011.

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (1133/2014) amending the Act (916/2012) on Public Employment and Corporate Services. (Laki (1133/2014) julkisesta työvoima- ja yrityspalvelusta annetun lain muuttamisesta (916/2012).) -

Adoption: 2014-12-19 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101115

Amends chapter 12 section 8, chapter 14 section 1 ss.1 and section 2 concerning approval, payment and recovery of subsidies or payments, reconsideration requests and complaints, reconsideration requests and complaints affecting the implementation of the decision.

Finland - - Law, Act

Council of State Ordinance (1277/2014) amending the Act on the Finance Unemployment Benefits (555/1998). (Valtioneuvoston asetus (1277/2014) työttömyysetuuksien rahoituksesta (555/1998).) -

Adoption: 2014-12-18 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101112

Contains 5 sections concerning, inter alia:

Section 1: Unemployment insurance premium income to be reported to the basic protection.
Section 2: Payment of the amount to be reported.
Section 3: Notification of service fee amount.
Section 4: Occupational pension additional premium to the State Pension Fund.
Section 5: Entry into force.

Repeals the Act on the Finance Unemployment Benefits (1176/1998).

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (1068/2014) amending the Penal Code of Finland (39/1889). (Laki (1068/2014) rikoslain 34 a luvun muuttamisesta (39/1889).) -

Adoption: 2014-12-12 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101116

Introduces new sections 4c and 5a to chapter 34a concerning recruitment to commit terrorist crimes and financing of terrorist groups.

Amends chapter 34 section 4b, section 5 ss.2 and ss.4 concerning participation in training for terrorist crimes and financing of terrorism. Sections as amended by Act 17/2003 and Act 1370/2007.

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (1051/2014) amending the Act (738/2009) on the promotion of Disability Pensioners returning to work. (Laki (1051/2014) työkyvyttömyyseläkkeellä olevien työhönpaluun edistämisestä annetun lain muuttamisesta (738/2009).) -

Adoption: 2014-12-12 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101133

Introduces to the act a new section 10a concerning index-linking.

Amends sections 3-5 concerning income limits for a disability pension under the pension acts, pending disability pension under the pension acts, income limit for a disability pension under the National Pensions Act and pending pension.

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (1049/2014) amending the Act on the Finance Unemployment Benefits (555/1998). (Laki (1049/2014) työttömyysetuuksien rahoituksesta annetun lain muuttamisesta (555/1998).) -

Adoption: 2014-12-12 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101134

Amends section 4 ss.3 (as amended by Act 460/2005), section 8 (as amended by Act 1189/2009) and section 23 concerning the financing of income-related daily allowance, financing of the basic allowance and unemployment insurance premium income to be reported to receive basic protection.