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The employer´s earnings-related pension contributions are temporarily reduced by 2.6 percentage points in 2020. The contribution reduction is valid from 1 May to 31 December 2020. The change does not require any action from the employer since it is handled automatically. The reduction in the insurance premium would apply to the employer’s share of the …

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There are some new instructions issued by the Finnish border guard provide passengers with information on the changes that apply to entry to Finland as of 24 August. See the National Institute for Health and Welfare guidelines for up-to-date hygiene and safety distance recommendations and recommendations for voluntary quarantine: Instructions for passengers and employees arriving in Finland …

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We have launched a new password-protected Econia Safe for the transmission of sensitive messages and personal data. We are using Econia Safe system instead of Securedmail (Turvaposti). Econia Safe is a browser-based secure messaging channel in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where messages remain archived for 14 days. The user can send a …

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We have launched a new password-protected Econia Safe for the secured transmission of sensitive messages and personal data from Econia to the customer. As of August 1, 2020, we use the Econia Safe system instead of Securedmail (Turvaposti). Econia Safe is a browser-based secure messaging channel in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where …

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The amended EU directive for posted workers that entered into force on 30 July 2020, introduced new requirements for employers who send their employees to provide services temporarily in another EU member state. Changes that have taken effect The pay provisions applicable to posted workers are specified. Remuneration is determined in accordance with a universally …

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 The decrees repealing the use of powers under the Act and the end of the state of emergency will enter into force today, on Tuesday 16 June. The lifting of the state of emergency does not mean that the situation has passed or that there is no longer a risk of a resurgence in the …

Finland´s state of emergency to be lifted since today Read More »

The restrictions put in place to mitigate the COVID-19 epidemic are being phased out gradually and in a controlled manner starting on 1 June. From the beginning of June, certain restrictions will be alleviated, like the restrictions on gatherings, events and public spaces. Restaurants and cafes will also be reopened to customers with certain restrictions. …

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On 7 May 2020, the Government decided to continue border control at internal borders and restrict cross-border traffic until 14 June 2020. These instructions of the Border Guard provide passengers with information on changes in permitted cross-border traffic as of 14 May. At internal borders, the following is permitted: • return traffic to Finland • …

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The government has agreed to subsidize the employment of restaurants and to reimburse costs that companies have not been able to adapt to the change caused by the statutory restriction. The restaurant industry has been severely restricted by legislation to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Restaurants, cafes and pubs have been closed to customers …

€123 million support package for restaurant industry Read More »

The Government adopted a decree repealing the restrictions on movement to and from the Region of Uusimaa. The decree entered into force immediately after the session. However, the Government continues to recommend that all unnecessary travel, such as leisure travel, be avoided also within Finland. Other measures and restrictions to limit the epidemic and protect …

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