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Short video episodes and guides on shifts, pay supplements and leave under the MaRa agreement. In plain language, with the sources linked.
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What is MaRa TES and does it apply to me?
MaRa TES is the collective agreement for hospitality in Finland. Here is who makes it, where it applies and who it covers.
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Finnish labour rules in 5 minutes: law, TES and your contract
Three sets of rules decide what your staff get in Finland: the law, the collective agreement and the contract. Here is how they fit together.
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What is MaRa TES and does it apply to me?
MaRa TES is the collective agreement for hospitality in Finland. Here is who makes it, where it applies and who it covers.
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Shift roster rules in Finland: notice, rest and changes
In Finland, the shift roster is required by law. When to publish it, how much rest goes between shifts, and who can change it.
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Articles
8 articles- Guide
How to make a shift roster in Finland
Six steps, what the law and the agreement require, and a template to copy.
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Team, work location or label?
How to pick the right way to structure your organisation.
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Choosing staff scheduling software: what to demand
A neutral checklist: eight things to check before you choose.
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Annual leave in shift work: how leave is counted
Leave accrues by the 14-day or 35-hour rule and is used on working days, Saturdays included.
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Working-hours glossary: key shift-work concepts
Daily rest, weekly rest, period-based work, balancing period and time bank in plain language.
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Shift-work strain: what tires you out the most
Night work, gaps under 11 hours between shifts and sleep debt weigh the most.
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Finnish shift-work pitfalls: what often gets forgotten
Working-time and holiday rules that are easy to leave to memory. The most common ones in plain language.
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Staggered shifts: how they save money
A worked example shows how much a 15-minute stagger can save in a year.
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