Finland
Governed by Working Hours Act 872/2019 (modernized). 40 h/wk max, 8 h/day. OT premium +50 % then +100 %. Working time bank possible. 11 h rest. Time tracking mandatory post-CJEU.
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Statutory working time
40 h/wk max · 8 h/day standard · working hours bank possible
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory | 40 h/wk 8 h/day | §5 | Reference |
| Reference period | 52 wks | §13 | Averaging |
| Working hours bank | Allowed | §14 | Flexible |
Overtime
+50 % first 2 h, +100 % beyond · cap 138-250 h/yr
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| First 2 OT h | +50 % | §17 | Daily |
| Beyond OT | +100 % | §17 | Daily |
| Annual cap | 138 h (250 CBA) | §18 | Strict |
Rest & breaks
11 h daily · 35 h weekly · break if >6 h
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily rest | 11 h | §25 | Between days |
| Weekly rest | 35 h | §27 | Standard |
| Break | Per CBA/duration | §24 | Varies |
Night / Sunday / holiday work
Night 11pm-6am · 11 public holidays · Sunday typically +100 %
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night | 11pm-6am | §4 | Definition |
| Sunday work | Restricted | §17 | +100 % |
| Public holidays | 11 d/yr | Law | Fixed list |
Time recording
Tracking mandatory WHA §32 · 2 years (5 yrs Tax)
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obligation | Working time records | §32 | All employees |
| Retention | 2 yrs (5 Tax) | §32 | Standard |
Remote & flex work
WHA covers remote · written agreement · €20-€40/month untaxed reimbursement
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal framework | WHA Art. 3 + Lex | §3 | Integrated framework |
| Expenses | €20-€40/mo untaxed | Tax Authority | Flat |
| Right to disconnect | Not statutory | — | Company policy |
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