Finland's parliament has just passed a government
proposal regarding layoffs and termination of employment during a
probationary period. The changes constitute part of the
measures to support employers during the
COVID-19 crisis.
Finland's parliament has just passed a proposal for
temporary legislation regarding layoffs and immediate termination
of employment during a probationary period.
The changes constitute part of the measures proposed by the
labour market parties and accepted by the government to ease the
position of employers suffering during the COVID-19
crisis.
The temporary changes began on 1
April 2020 and remain in force until 30 June 2020. They
include the following:
