The Finnish government's draft law, which seeks to ease the regulations surrounding temporary employment contracts, is undergoing scrutiny in the parliamentary committee for labor and gender equality. Legal experts have raised serious concerns about the draft, calling it poorly written and stating that it conflates key concepts within labor law. Lauri Lyly, the vice-chairperson of the committee, emphasized the gravity of the criticisms, noting that such a legislative direction could exacerbate the already high number of temporary positions in Finland.

According to Lyly, Finland ranks fifth in the EU for the prevalence of temporary employment contracts, which are particularly common in the public sector, where one in four jobs is temporary. He argues that instead of creating easier pathways for temporary contracts, the focus should be on reducing their number, as this could lead to job instability for many workers. He expressed that it is misguided to attempt to encourage growth in temporary employment when the current situation demands the opposite approach.

Legal scholars, including emeritus professor Niklas Bruun and a labor law docent from the University of Eastern Finland, Jaana Paanetoe, have also voiced their objections to the draft. Their feedback highlights the potential negative repercussions of the proposed changes on the labor market, urging policymakers to take a step back and reconsider the implications of such legislation to ensure a more stable and secure employment landscape for workers across the country.