Government bills29
- HE 13/2020 vpPassed
Strengthening support in rehabilitative work
Participants in rehabilitative work activities will always be guaranteed individual support and guidance. At the same time, municipalities will be given the option to purchase this support and guidance from private companies as well.
2 Oct 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 67/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Restaurant closure compensation and re-employment support
Restaurants closed due to coronavirus restrictions will be paid direct compensation for running costs as well as support for rehiring employees. The support package is intended to safeguard companies' liquidity and speed up the resumption of operations after the restrictions end.
27 May 2020 · 6 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Minna Reijonen 1
30 jaa22 ei - HE 64/2026 vpIn progress
More flexible working on disability pension
People on a disability pension will be able to work more flexibly without fear of losing their entire pension. Earned income exceeding the monthly exempt amount and the annual flexibility allowance would reduce the pension only by the excess amount.
10 Jun 2026 · no votes yet - HE 227/2018 vpPassed
Easing dismissal criteria and waiting periods
When assessing grounds for dismissing an employee, the number of employees of the employer will be taken into account, facilitating dismissals particularly in small businesses. At the same time, the unemployment benefit waiting period following the termination of an employment relationship for reasons attributable to the employee will be shortened from 90 days to 60 days.
20 Dec 2018 · 3 votes102 jaa72 ei - HE 196/2017 vpPassed
Opening Eures to private operators
Private companies and organisations will be able to join the European Eures employment network. The change will facilitate international employment services and job-seeking in the EU and EEA.
16 Mar 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 150/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Deferring garnishment for debtors finding work
A debtor subject to enforcement who has been unemployed for a long time will be granted the right to defer the garnishment of their wages upon entering employment. The change encourages taking up work and leaves more income at the person's own disposal at the start of employment.
21 Dec 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 19/2017 vpPassed
New degrees through labour market training
Unemployed people or those facing the threat of unemployment who already hold a higher education degree could study for a new higher education degree as labour market training. The aim of the amendment is to rapidly ease labour shortages for businesses, especially in the construction sector.
27 Apr 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 209/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming employment services and unemployment security
Periodic interviews every three months will be introduced for the unemployed, and unemployment benefit funds will be used to pay pay subsidies, start-up grants and mobility allowances. In addition, work trials will be expanded to support recruitment, and short-term business activities will be facilitated through adjusted benefits.
23 Dec 2016 · 8 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Mäkisalo-Ropponen 2
110 jaa55 ei - HE 211/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Improving change security and occupational healthcare
Employees dismissed on production-related or financial grounds will be guaranteed the right to employer-funded coaching and six months of occupational health care. The reform applies to organisations with at least 30 employees and individuals who have been employed for at least five years.
21 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote