How long is sick leave in Finland?

During each working year, employees in Finland are legally entitled to receive 9 days of sick leave with full compensation. Additionally, collective bargaining agreements may include further employer responsibilities and extend the period of sick leave.

How is sick leave payment calculated in Finland?

In Finland, sick leave payment is calculated according to the Finnish Employment Contracts Act and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

• If an employee has been employed for less than 1 month, they are entitled to 50% compensation.
• After the initial period of 1 month, the Finnish National Pension Institute provides daily allowances for illness, which amounts to approximately 70% of the employee's normal wages.

What is the process for applying for sick leave in Finland?

To apply for sick leave in Finland, the supported employee who is sick or incapacitated due to an accident and cannot attend work must:

• Notify their manager
• Notify Velocity Global Finland by email by sharing the sick leave note and adding the sick leave days under the correct policy in the Pebl Network Platform, if an employee is off sick for more