Professionals in the social, health and early childhood education and care sectors work in roles that are critical to the functioning of society. The work that they do is a key part of Finland’s comprehensive security, even in emergencies.
– It is important that workplaces act in accordance with this joint recommendation. Tehy members provide services that are essential to society, and employees should not be made to bear financial responsibility in a situation where instructions issued by authorities prevent them from working, says Tehy President Millariikka Rytkönen.
Tehy stresses that employers must now update their own guidelines to reflect the issued recommendation and hold the necessary discussions with employee representatives on procedures in such situations.
Enquiries:
Jarkko Pehkonen, Director of Advocacy at Tehy, [email protected], tel. +358405315464