Minister of Labor Matias Marttinen has expressed readiness to amend a legislation that seeks to ease the process of establishing fixed-term employment contracts. During an appearance on A-studio, he mentioned his willingness to make clarifications in response to legal concerns raised and emphasized that he has engaged in discussions with the parliamentary committee regarding this matter. Marttinen largely defended the proposed legislation, arguing that it would significantly help young people enter the labor market, addressing a crucial need for youth employment in Finland.

However, the proposed bill faces increasing scrutiny and pressure for amendments, especially from various women’s organizations within the governing parties. These groups are advocating for an evaluation of the reforms' impact on gender equality, indicating that they are concerned about potential discrimination that may arise from the provisions of the bill. The ongoing deliberations within the Constitutional Committee of the Finnish Parliament add to the complexity, as the committee embarks on its review of the legal proposal, reflecting widespread public and political concern.

Opposition leader Minja Koskela from the Left Alliance has criticized the bill, arguing that merely refining the details is insufficient to address the underlying issues. She has raised specific concerns regarding fixed-term contracts' associations with pregnancy discrimination and parental leave discrimination, arguing that the law in its current form would fail to protect vulnerable groups adequately. Her stance, along with that of other critics, highlights the contentious nature of labor laws in Finland and raises questions about the balance between flexibility in hiring practices and the protection of workers' rights, particularly for women in the workforce.