Finland Introduces New Work Permit Rules for Foreigners: Employers Must Report Hires Within 7 Days

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Finland has introduced new regulations governing the employment of non-European Union (EU) nationals, placing clearer restrictions on the types of jobs foreign workers can undertake and introducing stricter reporting obligations for employers. The amendment to Finland’s Aliens Act was signed on October 16, 2026, and came into force on October 27, 2026. It is numbered … Read more

Finland names 5 occupations facing labour shortages

Finland names 5 occupations facing labour shortages as demand for skilled workers grows

Finland has identified five broad occupational areas where employers are facing significant difficulties finding suitable workers, highlighting sectors that could continue to experience recruitment pressure as the country’s workforce changes. The list covers medical and health professionals, social work and counselling, nursing and social care, teaching, and business and administration occupations. The occupations are described … Read more