Political women's organizations in Finland are calling for the government’s proposal that would make it easier for employers to establish fixed-term contracts to be returned for further preparation. The current proposal allows employers to offer fixed-term contracts of up to one year without a justified reason if the employee is new or if two years have passed since their previous employment. The government claims this change aims to lower the hiring threshold for small and medium-sized enterprises. However, there has been significant backlash regarding the potential implications of this proposal on employee rights.

Eight women's organizations from different governmental parties have expressed their views, arguing that the proposal would further weaken the position of workers, particularly women, by increasing the risk of discrimination related to pregnancy and parental leave. They point out that many complaints regarding discrimination received by the equality authority are linked to fixed-term contracts, highlighting issues around maternity leave discrimination.

As this proposal is under parliamentary consideration, the call from these organizations reflects broader concerns about labor rights in Finland. The debate focuses not only on the immediate impact of changing employment contracts but also raises questions about how such policies may perpetuate inequalities, particularly affecting women in the workforce. The outcome of this discussion may shape future labor regulations in Finland, emphasizing the need to balance business interests with the protection of employee rights.