Question 1

What is the overtime pay rate in Finland?

Accepted Answer

Under Finnish labor law (työaikalaki), the first two hours of daily overtime are paid at 150% of the regular rate. Additional overtime hours are paid at 200%. Weekly overtime starts after 40 hours and is paid at 150%.

Question 2

Can overtime be compensated with time off?

Accepted Answer

Yes, overtime can be compensated with equivalent time off (compensatory leave) instead of pay, if the employee agrees. This is common in collective agreements.

Question 3

Is there a maximum number of overtime hours in Finland?

Accepted Answer

Finnish law limits overtime to 138 hours per 4-month period and 250 hours per year. Collective agreements may allow additional overtime up to 80 hours per year with employee consent.

Normaalipalkka	160,00 €
Ylityö 50 % korotuksella (2 h × 30,00 €/h)	+20,00 €
Yhteensä	220,00 €

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