The Finnish government made important changes to its labour laws in June 2025. These changes are meant to help firms fill important job openings more quickly, especially in fields where there aren’t enough workers.
At Dynamic Staffing Services, we understand how these new rules work and, more importantly, how your company can benefit by partnering with us.
What Has Changed in 2025?
Job Change Easier for Permit Holders
If a foreign worker has a Finnish work permit, switching jobs is even easier if the new job is in a shortage sector like logistics, construction, or hospitality. They don’t even need to apply for a new permit. This saves time from pinning down a new permit and allows these workers to get into jobs faster.
Additional time after job loss
If a worker loses their job, they will have up to 3 (or up to 6 months for specialists) months to find a new job whilst still retaining their residence permit. This provides more flexibility and time to both parties.
Informing about termination
If an employee who is on a work permit leaves or is terminated from employment, the employer must notify the Finnish Immigration Service within 14 days.
What This Means for Your Business
These updates to the policy will make hiring easier and quicker for you.
- No More Long Waits for Permit Changes: If a skilled worker is already in Finland, they can be placed by you in your open position immediately if it’s a shortage occupation.
- Less waiting around for Hire: You do not have to start the permit process from the beginning. This means that you can hire out urgent roles faster and do not hurt your business’s needs.
- More Flexible Workforce: Workers who are terminated will remain in the system, engaged for a longer period, giving you more time to place the right person.
- Defined Reporting = Less Risks: With new reporting rules in Finland, your reporting is much easier, and at the same time, it makes it easy to stay compliant.
How Dynamic Staffing Services Supports You
At Dynamic Staffing Services, we make sure you can take full advantage of these new rules without stress or any confusion.
Access Skilled Talent
We will connect you with experienced workers from India, including those, currently working in Finland and across Europe. These candidates may now switch into shortage roles, which are ideal for filling gaps in:
- Engineering
- Construction
- Logistics & Transport
Full support in documentation
From job transfers to legal updates, we support all documentation parts so you can focus on running your business.
Stay Fully Compliant
We make sure you meet all legal requirements, including the new 14-day reporting rule, helping you avoid fines and stay on track.
Hire Faster Now
Thanks to the updated rules, qualified workers can move into new roles without delay. We help you fill roles faster, with no waiting for new permits.
Finland’s 2025 labour policy changes offer a great opportunity for companies that need skilled workers. If you’re looking to fill staffing gaps more quickly and efficiently, Dynamic Staffing Services is here to help. Get in touch with us today at clientservices@dss-hr.com or call us at +91-11-40410000 to discuss how Dynamic Staffing Services supports your hiring needs!
