Finland’s New Legislative Proposal Will Affect Employers Operating In The Private Sector

Finland's extensive legislative proposal regarding among other acts the Act on Non-discrimination will affect employers operating in the private sector. If the proposed amendments are accepted, an obligation to promote non-discrimination similar to that which currently binds authorities will be placed on Finnish employers.

New legislation concerning Finnish non-discrimination and equality legislation in its entirety was proposed in April 2014. The proposed amendments will most likely enter into force in January 2015. According to the proposal, the Non-Discrimination Act, for instance, will in the future apply to both public and private activities - with the exception of activities protected by the respect for private and family life and the right to practice religion.