WONE Global's guide to Finland records this change under people and visas. Each statement below has been checked against the source it links to.
Since 1 January 2026, an employer may terminate an indefinite employment contract on grounds relating to the employee where there is a proper reason, replacing the earlier requirement of a proper and weighty reason.
Indefinite employment contracts. Minor or discriminatory reasons still do not qualify. Termination on financial and production-related grounds is a separate basis.
Finnish Government (Valtioneuvosto) · Lower threshold for dismissal if employee breaches obligations ↗ Checked against an official source · Not yet professionally reviewed · checked 19 October 2026
This is a summary of the rule as published, not advice on how it applies to you. The WONE Global Partner for this service in Finland can advise on that.











