Labor Minister Matias Marttinen stated on Wednesday that the proposed law concerning temporary employment contracts will be revised. The amendment removes the option for multiple segments of a one-year temporary contract, allowing only one unconditional temporary contract for a year. Marttinen believes that this change clarifies the overall legislative picture and maintains the opportunity to provide new jobs for young people.

Under the new law proposal, temporary employment contracts can be established for a maximum of one year without justification, deviating from the current requirement for a legitimate reason. After this one-year period, the employer is expected to offer the employee a permanent contract by default. Critics of the proposal have expressed concerns that it could lead to a situation where temporary contracts are consecutively issued, also known as contract chaining, which may undermine job security and stability for workers.

Marttinen's proposals reflect a balancing act between improving job opportunities for young people and the necessity of protecting workers' rights. The adjustments aim to make the labor market more flexible while addressing criticisms that the changes might inadvertently enable exploitative practices. As the proposal advances through the legislative process, it will be crucial to monitor the discussions and the potential impacts on both employment and the workforce in Finland.