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Shift Allowances

Night Shift Pay in Finland (Yölisä)

Night work (yötyö) carries higher physical demands and is compensated with collective-agreement night supplements (yölisä) under Finnish labour law and industry agreements.

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Definition of Night Work Under Finnish Law

Under the Finnish Working Hours Act, work performed between 23:00 and 06:00 is classified as night work. Night work is subject to specific statutory restrictions regarding maximum consecutive night shifts and health and safety requirements.

Official Reference:Occupational Safety and Health Administration — Working Hours
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Property Services Night Supplement (€1.36/h)

In the Property Services sector (cleaning and real estate services), a verified night supplement of €1.36 per hour applies for hours worked between 23:00 and 06:00 when the work is not scheduled as regular shift work. Dataset validity: 2025-04-01 to 2028-03-31.

Official Reference:PAM — Property Services Collective Agreement
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Hospitality Sector Night Supplement (€2.37/h)

In the Hotel, Restaurant and Leisure Industry (including night clubs, late-night dining, and hotel night reception), a verified night supplement of €2.37 per hour applies between 00:00 and 06:00. Dataset validity: 2025-09-01 to 2027-06-30.

Official Reference:PAM — Hotel, Restaurant and Leisure Industry Agreement
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