Hiring Foreign Sole Traders in Finland – Key Obligations
The use of self-employed contractors has increased on construction sites, and many foreign workers now operate through their own companies. At...
The collective agreement is valid for two years and it includes salary settlements for both years 2023 and 2024.

In 2023, workers in the industry will see their pay increased with a 4% general increase. Pay tables will also be increased by the same percentage. The pay increases will come into force on 1 May 2023 or from the start of the next salary payment period after that. Contract work currently underway and collective agreement specific contract prices will also be increased by 4%.
In 2024, salaries will be increased from the salary payment period starting closest to 15 May 2024. The general increase will be 2% and the table-based pay increase 2%.
The use of self-employed contractors has increased on construction sites, and many foreign workers now operate through their own companies. At...
Pay transparency is becoming an increasingly important part of recruitment and employment practices across Europe. The Finnish government has...
Econia will be attending Botnia Industrial Day 2026 at Vaasa City Hall on 8 September 2026. You can find us at stand A5. Come and talk...