Frequently asked questions on work
Bullying at work, harassment
Should I contact the occupational safety and health inspectorate or my trade union?
I feel my employer is trying to get rid of me by belittling me in public
How do I recognise harassment or inappropriate treatment and what should I do?
Termination of employment, temporary lay-off
Instructions on co-operation negotiations for Akava Special Branches members
Termination of employment on financial or production-related grounds
What lay-off grounds can the employer have and what is the maximum lay-off period?
What do I do if I am unemployed?
Temporary employment
Continuing a temporary employment contract during family leave
Legal grounds for and the maximum duration of temporary employment?
Working hours, salary, holiday
What should be taken into account before signing a zero-hour contract?
My employer wants to decrease my salary because of my reduced performance
My employer has neglected the payment of holiday bonuses due to the financial situation
Is an employer obligated to compensate overtime and if yes, how?
Keeping a list of weekly hours – what for?