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

Adoption: 2014-12-12 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101135

Amends chapter 6 section 2 (as amended by Act 1049/2013) and chapter 14 section 3 and 3b ss.1 (as amended by Act 1188/2009) concerning income related unemployment daily allowance as earnings or increased earnings, the financing of the income-related daily allowance and the basic allowance, advances payable to cover benefits.

Repeals chapter 4 section 6.

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Act (1046/2014) amending the Pension Insurance Companies Act (354/1997). (Laki (1046/2014) työeläkevakuutusyhtiöistä annetun lain muuttamisesta (354/1997). ) -

Adoption: 2014-12-12 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101136

Introduces to the Act new sections 10a-10e and 12c-12j concerning regulations on the management of the company.

Amends section 1 SS3, SS2 section 9e, 9f section, section 11 ss.4, section 12b and section 28 ss.2 concerning scope of the Act and regulations on the management of the company. Sections as amended by Acts 983/2013, 524/2008 and 951/2000.

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Act (1003/2014) amending the Working Hours Act (605/1996). (Laki (1003/2014) työaikalain 26 §:n muuttamisesta (605/1996). ) -

Adoption: 2014-11-28 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101137

Introduces to section 26 ss.1 (as partially amended by Act 1518/2009) a new p.15 concerning night work related to care work performed in the employer's home.

Amends section 26 ss.1 p13 and p14 (as amended by Act 1518/2009) on regulations concerning night work.

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Act (994/2014) amending the Act (395/2012) on the working and living environment for ships personnel and catering standards on board ships. (Laki (994/2014) laivaväen työ- ja asuinympäristöstä sekä ruokahuollosta aluksella annetun lain muuttamisesta (395/2012). ) -

Adoption: 2014-11-28 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101139

Amends sections 4, 7 and 8 concerning definitions, periodic inspections and inspections and advice related to the maritime labor certificate.

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Act (932/2014) on Vocational Schools. (Ammattikorkeakoululaki (932/2014).) -

Adoption: 2014-11-14 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101007

Contains 10 sections concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: General provisions.
Chapter 2: Authorisation and licensing conditions for vocational schools.
Chapter 3: Education, degrees and research and development.
Chapter 4: Organisation.
Chapter 5: The staff and management language.
Chapter 6: Studies at a vocational school and the students.
Chapter 7: Governance and funding of the vocational school.
Chapter 8: Vocational school economy.
Chapter 9: Appeals.
Chapter 10: Special provisions.

Repeals Act Act (351/2003) on Vocational Schools.

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (892/2014) amending the Municipal Pension Act (549/2003). (Laki (892/2014) kunnallisen eläkelain muuttamisesta (549/2003).) -

Adoption: 2014-11-07 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101145

Introduces new ss. 2-4 to section 91 (whereas the present ss.2 becomes a new ss.5) and a new ss.2 to section 98 (whereas the present ss.2-4 becomes new ss.3-5) concerning adjustment of the survivor's pension and the pension application. Sections as amended by Acts 1293/2006, 1293/2006 and 1177/2011.

Amends section 22, section 88 ss.1 and ss.3, section 91 ss.1, section 134 ss.1 concerning ensuring opportunities for rehabilitation, reduction of survivor's pension, recovery of fees and prescription of the claim about the fee. Sections as amended by Act 1293/2006 and 461/2008.

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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.

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Act (888/2014) amending the Self-Employed Workers' Pensions Act (1272/2006). (Laki (888/2014) yrittäjän eläkelain muuttamisesta (1272/2006).) -

Adoption: 2014-11-07 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101148

Introduces a new ss.4 to section 83, a new section 84a and a new ss.2 to section 91 (whereas the present ss,2 becomes a new ss.3) concerning determination of pension, survivor's pension and applications for pension.

Amends section 33, section 81 ss.1-2, section 82 ss.2, section 84 ss.3 and section 120 ss.1 (as amended by Act 1166/2007) concerning determination of pension, investigation of rehabilitation opportunities, survivor's pension and enforcement of pension insurance fees.

Repeals section 84 ss.4.

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Act (885/2014) amending the Seafarer's Pensions Act (1290/2006). (Laki (885/2014) merimieseläkelain muuttamisesta (1290/2006).) -

Adoption: 2014-11-07 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101151

Introduces a new ss.4 to section 95, a new subsection 4, a new section 96a, a new ss.2 to section 103 (whereas the present ss.2 and ss.3 becomes new ss.3. and ss.4) concerning survivor's pension and pension applications.

Amends section 36, 93 section ss.1 and ss.2, section 94 ss.2, section 96 ss.3 and section 147 ss.1 (as amended by Act 1168/2007) concerning investigation of rehabilitation opportunities, survivor's pension and enforcement of pension insurance fees.

Repeals section 96 ss.4.

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Act (882/2014) amending the Employees Pensions Act (395/2006). (Laki (882/2014) työntekijän eläkelain muuttamisesta (395/2006).) -

Adoption: 2014-11-07 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101153

Introduces a new ss.4 to section 90, a new section 91a, a new ss.2 to section 101 (whereas the present ss.2 becomes a new ss.3) and a new ss.2 to section 184 (as amended by Act 1427/2011) concerning survivor's pension, application for pension and decisions on the allocation of costs.

Amends section 36, section 88 ss.1 and ss.2, section 89 ss.2, section 91 ss.3, section 159 (as amended by Act 1164/2007) concerning investigation of rehabilitation opportunities, survivor's pension and enforcement of employment pension insurance fee.

Repeals section 91 ss.4.

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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.

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Act (872/2014) amending the Seafarer's Pensions Act (1290/2006). (Laki (872/2014) merimieseläkelain muuttamisesta (1290/2006).) -

Adoption: 2014-11-07 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101159

Introduces to the act a new section 107a concerning justifications of the Pension Fund's decisions.

Amends section 40 concerning specialized doctors of the pension fund.

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Act (871/2014) amending the Self-Employed Workers' Pensions Act (1272/2006). (Laki (871/2014) yrittäjän eläkelain muuttamisesta (1272/2006). ) -

Adoption: 2014-11-07 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101160

Introduces to the act a new section 95a concerning justifications of the Pension Fund's decisions.

Amends section 37 concerning specialized doctors of the pension fund.

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (870/2014) amending the Employees Pensions Act (395/2006). (Laki (870/2014) työntekijän eläkelain muuttamisesta (395/2006).) -

Adoption: 2014-11-07 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101161

Introduces to the act a new section 105 concerning justifications of the Pension Fund's decisions.

Amends section 40 concerning specialized doctors of the pension fund.

Finland - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (799/2014) amending the Ordinance on Vocational Education and Training (811/1998). (Valtioneuvoston asetus (799/2014) ammatillisesta koulutuksesta annetun asetuksen muuttamisesta (811/1998).) -

Adoption: 2014-10-09 | Date of entry into force: 2015-08-01 | FIN-2014-R-101162

Introduces a new section 5a and a new section 13a concerning learning on the job and attachments to the certificate.

Amends chapter 1 (title), section 1 (introduction), section 3, section 5, section 6 ss.2 p.1, section 11a, section 13 and section 16 concerning degrees and teaching, training areas, curriculum, agreements on training and competence test at a workplace in connection with practical tasks, apprenticeship, storage of assessment material, content and signing of tests, withdrawal of the right to study. Sections as amended by Act 881/2003, Act 603/2005, Act 488/2008 and Act 1032/2011.

Repeals section 2, section 4, section 10 ss.1, ss.3 and ss.5, section 12, section 12a, section 14 och section 19.

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (788/2014) amending the Vocational Adult Education Act (631/1998). (Laki (788/2014) ammatillisesta aikuiskoulutuksesta annetun lain muuttamisesta (631/1998).) -

Adoption: 2014-10-03 | Date of entry into force: 2015-08-01 | FIN-2014-L-101163

Introduces new sections 7b, 8a, 9a, 9b, 12a-12e, 15a and 15b concerning organization of training and qualifications, education and guidance, independent qualifications regardless of how professional skills are gained, detailed rules and regulations regarding grading and certification.

Amends sections 1, 2, 7 ss.3, 7a (title), 7a ss.1, 8, 10 (introduction), 10 p.6, 11 (introduction), chapter 4 (title), sections 12, 13, 16 (title and introduction), 16 p.2 concerning Amends sections 1, 2, 7 ss.3, 7a (title), 7a ss.1, 8, 10 (introduction), 10 p.6, 11 (introduction), chapter 4 (title), sections 12, 13, 16 (title and introduction), 16 p.2 concerning scope of the act, aims of education, organization of training and qualifications, independent qualifications regardless of how professional skills are gained. Sections as amended by Acts 1013/2005, 931/2012, 1013/2005, 1097/2007, 952/2011, 602/2005.

Repeals sections 11 p.6 och p.7.

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (787/2014) amending the Act on Vocational Education (630/1998). (Laki (787/2014) ammatillisesta koulutuksesta annetun lain muuttamisesta (630/1998).) -

Adoption: 2014-10-03 | Date of entry into force: 2015-08-01 | FIN-2014-L-101165

Introduces new sections 4a, 4b, 8a, 12a, 12b, 13a, 14a, 16a, 24a, 24b, 25d and 25e, a new ss.4 to section 27a (as amended by Act 951/2011), a new section 29a new ss. 2 and ss.3 to section 37a (as amended by Act 1290/2013) concerning the degree structure, eligibility for further studies, forms of organizing education, examinations and teaching, evaluation, principles for assessment of student learning and knowledge.

Amends the title of the Act, sections 1, 2, 3 (title), 3 ss.1, 4, 5, chapter 3 (title), sections 12-16, 17 ss.2, 19, 21, 23, 25, 25a ss.2, 25b, 25c, 28 ss.3, 29, 30, 37a (title) and 45 concerning scope of the act, aims of education, basic training, degrees and teaching, evaluation, principles for assessment of student learning and knowledge. Sections as amended by Acts 455/2001, 951/2011, 479/2003, 1341/2007, 601/2005, 1269/2013, 1290/2013.

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Act (755/2014) amending the Aliens' Act (301/2004). (Laki (755/2014) ulkomaalaislain muuttamisesta (301/2004).) -

Adoption: 2014-09-19 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2015-07-01 | FIN-2014-L-101166

Amends sections 174 ss.2, 179, 181 ss.1, 182 ss.2 and 185 ss.2 concerning reporting and monitoring obligations on drivers, transporters and carriers, penalty of carrier, imposition of penalty of carrier, removal of penalty of carrier, foreigner negligence at borders. Sections as amended by Act 581/2005 and Act 1261/2013.

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Act (678/2014) amending the Health Insurance Act (1224/2004). (Laki (678/2014) sairausvakuutuslain muuttamisesta (1224/2004).) -

Adoption: 2014-08-22 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101204

Introduces to chapter 8 a new section 4a, to chapter 10 section 2 ss.2 a new p.4, to chapter 11 section 4 a new ss.8 and a new section 6a concerning sickness benefit and partial sickness allowance, special care allowance and amount of allowance benefits.

Amends chapter 1 section 4 p.8, chapter 7, section 1 and section 3 ss.1, chapter 8, section 1 ss.2, section 5, section 6 ss.1 and ss.3, section 8 ss.3, section 9 ss .2, chapter 9, section 1 ss.2 and ss.3, section 8 ss.4 and ss.5, section 10 ss.3, section 11, section 12, section 13 ss.1 and ss.3, section 14 (title), section 14 ss.1 (introduction), section 14 ss.2, section 17, chapter 10 section 2 ss.1 and ss.2 p.3, section 3 ss.1 and ss.2, chapter 11, section 3 ss.2, section 4 (title) and section 4 ss.7, section 6 ss.1 p.4 and p.5, section 8, section 10, chapter 12, section 2 ss.1 and ss.2, section 4 ss .1, section 7 ss.1, section 10, chapter 13, section 8, chapter 15, section 2 ss.1 and ss.2, section 13 ss.2, section 20 ss.2, chapter 16, section 1 ss.3, chapter 19 (title), section 4, chapter 19, section 4 ss.2-4, section 5 ss.1 p.6 and section 6 concerning purpose and scope of the Act, general conditions for obtaining daily allowance, sickness benefit and partial sickness allowance, parental allowance, special care allowance, allowance of benefits in relation to other benefits, allowances relating to occupational health, enforcement, workplace unions, regulations on obtaining and disclosing of information. Sections as amended by Acts 912/2007, 1203/2007, 1364/2007, 1640/2009, 513/2010, 708/2010, 1142/2010, 1246/2010, 1247/2010, 1334/2010, 19/2012, 903/2012, 936/2012.

Repeals chapter 9 section 8 ss.2.

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Act (677/2014) amending the Act (1295/2006) respecting State pensions. (Laki (677/2014) valtion eläkelain muuttamisesta (1295/2006).) -

Adoption: 2014-08-22 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101205

Amends section 96 ss.2 and ss.3, and sections 97-99 concerning the right to retire, the employment income serving as the basis for pension benefits and final salary, pension accrual and pension ceilings. Sections as amended by Act 1060/2009.

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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.

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Act (659/2014) amending the Act on Job Alternation Leave (1305/2002). (Laki (659/2014) vuorotteluvapaalain muuttamisesta (1305/2002).) -

Adoption: 2014-08-08 | Date of entry into force: 2014-09-01 | FIN-2014-L-101207

Introduces to the Act new sections 4a and 5a concerning regard to working abroad and upper age limit for the alternation leave.

Amends section 3 p.1, section 4 ss.1 and ss.6-9, sections 11, 13, 17 and 18 concerning definitions, work history as conditions for job alternation leave, job alternation leave length, accrual of job alternation leave and extension of the agreed job alternation leave, alternation agreement, temporary staff, effects of termination of substitute's employment, right to job alternation leave compensation, employment policy statement and notification obligation. Sections as amended by Acts 1254/2006, 1127/2007, 1054/2008, 925/2012, 1002/2012 and § 17 as it reads in the Acts 1127/2007.

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Act (422/2014) amending the Aliens' Act (301/2004). (Laki (422/2014) ulkomaalaislain muuttamisesta (301/2004).) -

Adoption: 2014-06-06 | Date of entry into force: 2014-07-01 | FIN-2014-L-101208

Amends sections 87b, 88d, 88e, 105b och 107 concerning causes of persecution, providing protection, internal flight alternative, tracing the parents of unaccompanied minors without a guardian or someone else responsible for the care, termination of refugee status and the status of persons in need of alternative protection. Sections as amended by Acts 1158/2006, 973/2007 and 323/2009.

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (390/2014) amending the Act (916/2012) on Public Employment and Corporate Services. (Laki (390/2014) julkisesta työvoima- ja yrityspalvelusta annetun lain muuttamisesta (916/2012).) -

Adoption: 2014-05-16 | Date of entry into force: 2014-06-01 | FIN-2014-L-101209

Amends chapter 2 section 1 ss.2 p.2, chapter 4 section 2, chapter 7 section 2 and section 4 concerning job seekers, information and advice, expert assessments, guidance on career choices and career, training and testing, wage subsidy.

Repeals chapter 7 section 8 ss.3

Finland - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (55/2014) amending the Council of State Ordinance (1073/2012) on Public Employment and Corporate Services. (Valtioneuvoston asetus (55/2014) julkisesta työvoima- ja yrityspalvelusta annetun valtioneuvoston asetuksen muuttamisesta (1073/2012).) -

Adoption: 2014-01-23 | Date of entry into force: 2014-02-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2017-01-01 | FIN-2014-R-101210

Amends sections 30, 43 and 44 concerning the obligation to provide information on opportunities for rehabilitation, education and work, the amount of grants, the amount of grants awarded local government in selected cases.

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Act (1199/2013) amending the Unemployment Security Act (1290/2002). (Laki (1199/2013) työttömyysturvalain muuttamisesta (1290/2002).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98043

Introduces to chapter 1 section 8 (as amended by Act 636/2004, 1330/2004 and 361/2010) a new ss.8 and to chapter 1 a new section 8a concerning application and payment of unemployment allowance to persons looking for employment in another state.

Amends chapter 1 section 8 ss.6 (as amended by Act 361/2010) and ss.7 (as amended by Act 636/2004) chapter 2 section 2 (as amended by Act 1001/2012) concerning general provisions, scope, general labor political conditions for the recognition of benefits and limitations applicable to foreigners.

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Act (1203/2013) amending the Health Insurance Act (1224/2004). (Laki (1203/2013) sairausvakuutuslain muuttamisesta (1224/2004).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2015-05-01 | FIN-2013-L-98044

Amends chapter 2 section 3 ss.1 and section 6, chapter 3 section 6 ss.2, chapter 4 section 1 ss.3 and section 4, chapter 18 section 1 and section 8 ss.1 p.5 and ss.2, chapter 19 section 5 ss.1 p.3 and p.4 concerning restrictions on obtaining compensation, health care provided abroad, the maximum amount and basis of reimbursement rates for medical compensation and determination of tariff, reimbursement of travel expenses, health insurance fund, insurance premiums, insurance charges, provisions for obtaining and disclosure. Sections as amended by Act 437/2010, Act 875/2010, Act 99/2006, Act 531/2009, Act 1334/2010, Act 986/2008, Act 359/2010 Act 986/2008, Act 890/2006.

Introduces to chapter 19 section 1 (as amended by Act 890/2006) a new ss.4 (whereas the present ss.4 becomes a new ss.5) concerning the right to receive information.

Repeals chapter 15 section 16 and 16a as amended by Act 1203/2007 and Act 622/2012.

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Act (1209/2013) amending the Employees Pensions Act (395/2006). (Laki (1209/2013) työntekijän eläkelain muuttamisesta (395/2006).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98045

Amends section 173, section 179 ss.1 p.2 and section 181 ss.1 (as amended by Act 292/2006) concerning pension provider mutual responsibility for pensions and rehabilitation expenses, pension provider responsible for benefits to be funded, liability as a result of a pension provider's bankruptcy.

Repeals section. 177.

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Act (1214/2013) amending the Aliens' Act (301/2004). (Laki (1214/2013) ulkomaalaislain muuttamisesta (301/2004).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98046

Amends section 3 p.21, section 11-15, section 121 ss.1, section 123 ss.6, section 142 and section 145, section 146 ss.1, section 147, section 147a, section 148 ss.1 p.1, section 150-152, section 173, section 175 ss.1, section 176, section 178 ss.1, section 208 of ss.1 concerning definitions, conditions of entry, conditions of detention, decisions on detention, placement of foreigners in detention and deportation from the country. Sections as amended by Act 581/2005, 380/2006, 619/2006, 849/2006, 973/2007, 195/2011, 886/2011.

Introduces a new section 121a, 146a, 147b, 149b, 152b, a new ss.2 to section 190 (as amended by Act 516/2008), a new ss.2 to section 200 (as amended by Act 195/2011, whereas the present ss.2 and ss.3 becomes a new ss.3 and ss.4) concerning risk of disappearance and removal from the country.

Repeals section 16.

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Act (1218/2013) amending the Aliens' Act (301/2004). (Laki (1218/2013) ulkomaalaislain muuttamisesta (301/2004).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98048

Introduces a new p.6a and p.6b to section 3 (as amended by Act 619/2006, Act 358/2007, Act 323/2009, Act 631/2011, Act 1338/2011 and Act 668/2013), new sub-headings to section 78 and section 81, a new section 82 and a new section 86a and section 86b concerning definitions, decision on the application made on the basis of employment, the employer's obligations and client's obligations.

Amends section 3 p.6 and p.7, section 70 (the sub-heading), section 72-81, section 81a and 81b, section 82 (the sub-heading), section 83-86, section 186, section 187, section 191 and section 194 concerning definitions, work, worker's residence permit, residence permit for businesses, other residence permit for employed persons, the granting of EU Blue Card, decisions on applications for EU Blue Card. Sections as amended by Act 34/2006, Act 49/2006, Act 380/2006, Act 619/2006, Act 973/2007, Act 323/2009, Act 1426/2009, Act 549/2010, Act 886/2011, Act 1338/2011, Act 19/2006 and Act 266/2011, Act 449/2012, Act 668/2013.

Repeals section 79 (the sub-heading) and section 81c and section 81d (as amended by Act 1338/2011).

Finland - - 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 - - Law, Act

Act (1042/2013) amending the Act (1295/2006) respecting State pensions. (Laki (1042/2013) valtion eläkelain muuttamisesta (1295/2006).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98031

Amends section 132 (as amended by Act 468/2010) and section 136 ss.2 (as amended by Act 553/2012) concerning the financing of pension security and the employee's pension fee.

Repeals section 133 and 134.

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (1049/2013) amending the Unemployment Security Act (1290/2002). (Laki (1049/2013) työttömyysturvalain muuttamisesta ja väliaikaisesta muuttamisesta (1290/2002).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2015-01-01 | Date of partial end of application: 2015-12-31 | FIN-2013-L-98032

Introduces to chapter 12 a new section 4b and to chapter 14, section 1 a new ss.2 concerning new decision in a case due to absence from employment promotion services, increase of benefits, adjustments in the wage coefficient.

Amends chapter 1 section 5 ss.1 p.14, chapter 2 section 5 ss.2 and section 7 ss.1 p.7, chapter 2 section 1 ss.2, chapter 3 section 1 ss.2 and section 7 ss.2 , chapter 4 section 5, chapter 5 section 2, section 3 ss.1, section 4 ss.1-4, section 6, section 7 ss.1, section 8 and section 13, chapter 6, section 1 ss.1 and ss. 2, section 2, 3, 3a and 3e ss.1, section 4, section 4 ss.3, ss.1 section 5, section 6, 8, 9, 11 ss.2, chapter 7 section 3 ss.3, section 5, 10 and 11, chapter 11, section 2 ss.5 (the introductory paragraph), chapter 13 section 1 ss.1 and section 2, chapter 14 section 1 and section 2 concerning definitions, general labor political conditions for obtaining benefits, proceedings that are labor politically reprehensible, general restrictions for obtaining benefits, general restrictions for obtaining benefits, conditions for obtaining unemployment benefits, unemployment benefit amount and duration, general provisions on labor, provisions for enforcement, regulations on obtaining and disclosure of data and special provisions. Sections as amended by Act 608/2004, Act 1047/2004, Act 459/2005, Act 1252/2006, Act 1354/2007, Act 1049/2009, Act 1188/2009, Act 313/2010, 764/2011, Act 1256/2011, Act 1439/2011, Act 288/2012, 918/2012 Act, Act 1001/2012.

Repeals chapter 5 section 5 ss.2, chapter 6 section 3c and 3d, chapter 7 section 1 ss.2, section 8 ss.3 and ss.4, chapter 11 section 2 ss.5 p.2 and section 4 ss.1 p.6.

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (1050/2013) amending the Act (916/2012) on Public Employment and Corporate Services. (Laki (1050/2013) julkisesta työvoima- ja yrityspalvelusta annetun lain muuttamisesta (916/2012).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2017-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98033

Amends chapter 1 section 3 ss.1 p.7, chapter 6 section 3 ss.1 (introductory paragraph), chapter 11 section 1 and section 2 ss.2, chapter 12 section 3 p.3 concerning definitions, requirements for studies supported by unemployment benefits, opportunities for rehabilitation, education or employment, restrictions on and termination of employment obligation, tasks of the Employment and Economic Development Office to carry out during transition of the protection.

Repeals chapter 2 section 10.

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (1051/2013) amending the Employment Contracts Act (55/2001). (Laki (1051/2013) työsopimuslain 9 luvun 3 a ja 3 b §:n muuttamisesta (55/2001).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98034

Amends chapter 9 section 3a (as amended by Act 456/2005) and 3b (as amended by Act 920/2012) concerning the employer's notification to the employment office and the employer's obligation to provide information about the employment plan.

Finland - - 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 - - Law, Act

Act (1054/2013) amending the Act on Job Alternation Leave (1305/2002). (Laki (1054/2013) vuorotteluvapaalain 15 §:n muuttamisesta (1305/2002).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98036

Amends section 15 ss.2 concerning alternation compensation.

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

Act (1136/2013) on Financially Supported Development of Vocational Skills. (Laki (1136/2013) taloudellisesti tuetusta ammatillisen osaamisen kehittämisestä.) -

Adoption: 2013-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98041

Contains 6 sections concerning, inter alia:

Section 1: Purpose of the Act.
Section 2: Scope of the Act.
Section 3: Study program.
Section 4: The employer's obligation to discuss the development of workers' vocational skills.
Section 5: Tax credits and the corresponding financial incentives.
Section 6: Entry into force.

Finland - - 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 - - Law, Act

Act (879/2013) amending the Penal Code of Finland (39/1889). (Laki (879/2013) rikoslain (39/1889) muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2013-12-13 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98021

Amends chapter 17 section 13, chapter 24 sections 1, 8-10 and 12 concerning mischief, invasion of privacy and peace and defamation, invasion of privacy, disseminating information that violates privacy, defamation, aggravated defamation and prosecution law. Chapter 17 section 13 as amended by Act 613/2003, chapter 24 section 1 as amended by Act 685/2009, chapter 24 section 8-10 as amended by Act 531/2000 and chapter 24 section 12 as amended by Act 441/2011.

Introduces to chapter 24 a new section 1a and a new section 8a, to chapter 25 a new section 7a concerning crimes against peace, communication, aggravated dissemination of defamatory information and unlawful persecution.

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (888/2013) amending the Health Insurance Act (1224/2004). (Laki (888/2013) sairausvakuutuslain (1224/2004) 18 luvun 16 ja 32 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2013-12-13 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98022

Amends chapter 18, section 16 (as amended by Act 1264/2006 and Act 1364/2007) and section 32 ss.4 (as amended by Act 986/2008) concerning earned income of taxpayers paying limited tax as the basis for the premium and the application of certain acts on applicable taxes.

Finland - - 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 - - Law, Act

Act (970/2013) amending the Act on the Finance Unemployment Benefits (555/1998). (Laki (970/2013) työttömyysetuuksien rahoituksesta annetun lain (555/1998) muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2013-12-13 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98024

Amends section 18 ss.1-4, section 21a ss.1, section 21d ss.1, section 21e ss.3, section 21j, section 24 ss.1, section 24a, section 24b ss.3 and section 24g ss.3 concerning the amount unemployment insurance premium, establish and amend the advance payment of the unemployment insurance estimated premium, interest on the compensatory premium and advance refund, foreclosure premiums, payment obligation, self risk premium and right to appeal. Section 18 ss.1-4 as amended by Act 626/2012, section 21a ss.1, section 21d ss.1, section 21E ss.3, section 21j and section 24g ss.3 as amended by Act 542/2012, section 24 ss.1 as amended by Act 1026/2010, section 24 as amended by Act 1352/2007 and section 24b ss.3 as amended by Act 1301/2002.

Repeals section 22h and section 26c as amended by Act 278/2009 and Act 1026/2010.

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (971/2013) amending the Unemployment Funds Act (603/1984). (Laki (971/2013) työttömyyskassalain 25 §:n muuttamisesta (603/1984).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-13 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98025

Amends section 25 ss.1 (as amended by Act 1190/2009) concerning the financing of benefits paid by an enterprise fund.

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (972/2013) amending the Health Insurance Act (1224/2004). (Laki (972/2013) sairausvakuutuslain muuttamisesta (1224/2004).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-13 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98026

Amends chapter 7 section 4 ss.4, chapter 8, section 11 ss.3 and section 12 and chapter 15, section 17 concerning the right of employers to daily allowance benefit, entitlement to partial sickness allowance, payment of partial sickness allowance and authorization to issue decrees. Chapter 7 section 4 ss.4 as amended by Act 655/2010, chapter 8, section 11 ss.3 and section 12 as amended by Act 532/2009, chapter 15 section 17 as amended by Act 19/2012.

Introduces to chapter 8 section 11 (as amended by Act 532/2009) new ss.4 and ss. 5 (whereas the present ss.4 becomes a new ss.6) concerning the right to partial sickness allowance.

Finland - - Law, Act

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

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

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

Finland - - Law, Act

Act (979/2013) amending the Act (738/2009) on the promotion of Disability Pensioners returning to work. (Laki (979/2013) työkyvyttömyyseläkkeellä olevien työhönpaluun edistämisestä annetun lain 6 ja 12 §:n muuttamisesta (738/2009).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-13 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98028

Amends section 6 ss.2 and section 12 ss.1 concerning disability or sickness pension dormant period and withdrawal of the pension and establishment of new dates for the application of the Act.