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Legal data bank

Here you will find legal information regarding work and employment relationships.

Keywords:

member services and benefits, legal data bank, employment and law

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/employment-and-law/legal-data-bank

TEK is the largest organisation for academic engineers and architects in Finland, with a professional community of 77,000 members. We are an organisation that will accompany you throughout your career, from the beginning of your studies through all stages of developing your career. We provide legal advice, career coaching, and salary advice to our members.

https://www.tek.fi/en/node/77

TEK studies: Work life and employment

What is going on in the work life of technology professionals in Finland?

Keywords:

TEK's research, research, work life, employment, labour market survey (TMT)

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research/tek-studies-work-life-and-employment

TEK studies: Students

How are students and recent graduates in the field of technology coping? How much do they work during their studies? Our research reveals what tech students and recent graduates are up to – read more!

Keywords:

student research, TEK's research, research

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research/tek-studies-students

TEK studies: International experts

How does working life change when the technology sector becomes international? Can international students find a career in Finland and what is it like to build a life in Finland as an immigrant? Find out in TEK's studies.

Keywords:

internationality, TEK's research, research, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research/tek-studies-international-experts

Ihmisiä kävelemässä käytävällä modernissa lasiseinäisessä toimistotilassa

Employment prospects looking increasingly bleak for newly graduated international experts

Only around one in two international technology graduates had a job waiting or lined up when they finished university. Improving the situation requires investing more in both students’ language skills and their networks by, for example, creating more opportunities for thesis work in industry.

News article

Keywords:

Graduate Survey, internationality, TEK's research, influencing, recent graduate, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/employment-prospects-looking-increasingly-bleak-for-newly-graduated-international-experts

TEK's Science Day for families at Heureka

Event

Keywords:

family and work life, event

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/teks-science-day-for-families-at-heureka

Contact information

Contact TEK's office, regional advisors or student liaisons if you have any questions.

Keywords:

TEK's regional offices, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information

Yhteystiedot

Ota yhteyttä henkilökuntaamme tai piipahda TEKin toimipisteissä Pasilassa, Turussa, Tampereella, Lappeenrannassa tai Oulussa!

Keywords:

TEK's regional offices, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/tietoa-tekista/yhteystiedot

Wellbeing

From time to time even the most professional workers will experience self-doubt, stress and may even fear burnout. We wish to support our members in taking care of their wellbeing at work.

Keywords:

wellbeing

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/wellbeing

Exercise: How are you right now?

Every day of student life is different. Sometimes things go smoothly, your thoughts flow freely and you feel confident. On other days, however, you feel tired, your motivation has gone, or you’re unsure of your place. In this exercise, you’ll pause for a moment to recognise how you’re feeling and what might help you move forward right now.

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/wellbeing/exercise-how-are-you-right-now

Graduation

Are you about to graduate or have you already completed your degree? Congratulations! As a recent graduate, you become a full member and get access to all TEK's services and benefits at a discounted price for the first year.

Keywords:

membership fee, membership fee discount, membership, salary, job search, job search and career, employment and law, graduation, recent graduate

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/students/graduation

Sari Haataja-Helander ja Katja Sulenko istuvat pöydän ääressä ja keskustelevat.

How to excel at job interviews

TEK’s career coaches share their top tips for acing a job interview from start to finish.

News article

Keywords:

Workbook, job search, job search and career

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/how-to-excel-at-job-interviews

Talk up your pay

People who regularly talk to their supervisor about their pay get salary increases more frequently than others, reveals TEK’s recent labour market survey. TEK’s Salary Researcher Tuunia Keränen shares her top tips for talking up your pay.

News article

Keywords:

member services and benefits, salary, salary advice, Salary Surveyor, salary recommendation, labour market survey (TMT)

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/talk-up-your-pay

Työntekijä astuu esiin sopimuksen takaa.

Keep trade secrets secret

Trade secrets typically include, for example, previously unpublished source code, the technology featured in products and client-specific pricing. Trade secrets are confidential information regardless of contractual non-disclosure obligations.

News article

Keywords:

legal data bank, employment and law, member services and benefits

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/keep-trade-secrets-secret

Owain’s corner: Finding shelter from global storms

Finland and Finnish employers can perhaps do little to change global events. What they can do is ensure the system here protects immigrated experts in situations when it is their previous world affecting them, not their life in Finland.

Blog post

Keywords:

column, work life, internationality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/owains-corner-finding-shelter-from-global-storms

Hidden jobs spark interest – here’s how TEK members have succeeded at it

Hidden job hunting is very relevant. Work life is changing rapidly, there is uncertainty in the labour market, and competition for open positions is fierce. Traditional job-seeking methods do not always yield the desired results; moreover, jobseekers are expected to show initiative and the ability to identify opportunities even where they are not yet visibly on offer. In response to this, TEK offers its members a popular online course.

Blog post

Keywords:

job search

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/hidden-jobs-spark-interest-heres-how-tek-members-have-succeeded-at-it

Events

Keywords:

event

https://www.tek.fi/en/events

MAYDAY answers the call for Wappu humor

This spring, the world of Wappu magazines witnessed something unprecedented as MAYDAY, the first English-language Wappu magazine, entered the scene in Otaniemi. “My friends thought it was crazy and that we should start doing it. And here we are,” describes Aaro Kuusinen, a founding member.

News article

Keywords:

student, teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/mayday-answers-the-call-for-wappu-humor

While many skilled workers are leaving Finland, Artur Brutyan decided to stay

Fewer and fewer international experts in the field of technology want to stay in Finland. Artur Brutyan, an Armenian-born ICT professional, explains why he has enjoyed working in Finland for over 12 years and how Finland could become even more attractive to international talent.

News article

Keywords:

internationality, family and work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/while-many-skilled-workers-are-leaving-finland-artur-brutyan-decided-to-stay

Over 13,000 members on TEKrekry – have you joined yet?

The LinkedIn group TEKrekry has grown steadily over the years – this spring, the group surpassed the 13,000-member mark. On TEKrekry, you can keep track of jobs in the sector, whether you’re actively looking for work, considering your next career move, or simply want to stay up to date with the job market.

News article

Keywords:

LinkedIn, job search

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/over-13000-members-on-tekrekry-have-you-joined-yet

ITU: Breakthrough

The field of technology is evolving and keeping up with the times – is it thanks to you?

Keywords:

ITU technology awards, award

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/prizes-and-competitions/itu-awards/itu-breakthrough

ITU: Cornerstone

Looking for distinguished researchers in technology and natural sciences!

Keywords:

ITU technology awards, award

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/prizes-and-competitions/itu-awards/itu-cornerstone

Kaksi henkilöä keskustelee pöydän ääressä.

Employment and law

TEK’s lawyers help you with the legal matters of work life. We provide advice to all our members, whether they are employees, employers or entrepreneurs.

Keywords:

member services and benefits, legal data bank, employment relationship, employment and law

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/employment-and-law

NWiTA finalists 2025: Linda Liukas

We introduce nine women in the field of technology who are driving change. These nine experts were Finland’s finalists in this year’s Nordic Women in Tech Awards. Here is one of them.

News article

Keywords:

career

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/nwita-finalists-2025-linda-liukas

Parliamentary Election 2027

Finland's success lies in technology. Discover TEK's solutions for building Finland's success.

Keywords:

elections, influencing, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/tek-makes-a-difference/parliamentary-election-2027

Ihmisiä pöydän ympärillä ylhäältäpäin kuvattuna.

TEK's election

The election result is here. Congratulations to the 70 newly elected council members!

Keywords:

decision-making, TEK, elections

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/decision-making/teks-election

Information about TEK's election

The General Council represents the members in TEK's decision-making. In TEK's elections, the members vote on who will represent them for the 2026-2029 period.

Keywords:

decision-making, TEK, elections, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/decision-making/teks-election/information-about-teks-election

Opiskelijoita istuu auringossa haalarit päällä

Salary recommendations

TEK gives starter salary recommendations for recent graduates and trainees annually. Check out what kind of salary you can ask for!

Keywords:

student, salary, salary recommendation, recent graduate

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/students/salary-recommendations

Joukko ihmisiä keskustelemassa, nauru, ilo, lounge

Recommend TEK membership

Do you have a friend or a colleague who is not yet a TEK member? Recommend TEK membership!

Keywords:

membership

https://www.tek.fi/en/membership/recommend-tek-membership

Kaksi henkilöä analysoimassa tutkimustuloksia

Research

We know because we ask. The goal of TEK's research is to provide high-quality insights about the work life in the field of technology.

Keywords:

TEK's research, research, labour market survey (TMT)

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research

Neljä henkilöä istumassa pöydän ääressä keskittyen omiin tehtäviinsä. Etualalla olevalla on kädessään puhelin ja edessään kannettava tietokone.

Budget talks bring hope for the unemployed, but retreat on RDI funding is a disappointment

Easing the ability to study while receiving unemployment benefits is an excellent decision from the government’s budget negotiations. However, curbing the growth of RDI (Research, Development, and Innovation) funding unnecessarily hampers growth and productivity.

News article

Keywords:

membership fee, Research, Development and Innovation (RDI), unemployment, influencing, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/budget-talks-bring-hope-for-the-unemployed-but-retreat-on-rdi-funding-is-a-disappointment

YTN issues a strike notices in the collective bargaining dispute at universities of applied sciences – also affects TEK members

Negotiations on the collective agreement for universities of applied sciences have not resulted in an agreement, and the collective agreement expired on 31 March 2026.

News article

Keywords:

collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/ytn-issues-a-strike-notices-in-the-collective-bargaining-dispute-at-universities-of-applied-sciences-also-affects-tek-members

TJS-webinar: How recruitment works in Finland – especially in international roles

Event

Keywords:

event, employment, unemployment

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/tjs-webinar-how-recruitment-works-in-finland-especially-in-international-roles

Työnhaku, läppäri, koti, kahvikuppi, nainen

Where to look for a tech job in Finland

We have listed the most common recruitment platforms in Finland. If you have a university degree from the field of tech, joining TEK will give you access to our more comprehensive tips and advice on job search. Please note, that we do not offer jobs directly.

Keywords:

job search, job search and career

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/job-search-and-career/tools-and-information-for-job-seekers/where-to-look-for-a-tech-job-in-finland

AI in Sales and Market Research

Event

Keywords:

event, webinar

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/ai-in-sales-and-market-research

TEK agrees with Akava: a model to ease access to permanent residence is best for everyone

The Akava Model would provide a new fast-track route to permanent residence, including as the first resident permit someone receives. The need for this more transparent and flexible route to permanent residence is something TEK firmly agrees with.

News article

Keywords:

internationality, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-agrees-with-akava-a-model-to-ease-access-to-permanent-residence-is-best-for-everyone

Mikko Alasaarela: The Role of Humans in the Age of AI

Event

Keywords:

event

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/mikko-alasaarela-the-role-of-humans-in-the-age-of-ai

Widest salary spread seen among executives

The 2025 labour market survey by TEK reveals a wide salary spread even among roles of the same level. The gap between the highest and lowest earners is widest at the senior management level.

News article

Keywords:

architect, academic engineer, salary, salary advice, collective agreement, labour market survey (TMT), TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/widest-salary-spread-seen-among-executives

Auntie's discussion packages 2026

Event

Keywords:

wellbeing

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/aunties-discussion-packages-2026

Trial period

There is no trial period, unless otherwise agreed. On what grounds can an employment agreement be cancelled during trial period?

Keywords:

legal data bank, employment relationship, employment and law

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/employment-and-law/legal-data-bank/trial-period

Competing activities and non-competition agreements

Information about non-competition agreements and competing activities.

Keywords:

non-competition agreement, legal data bank, employment relationship, employment and law

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/employment-and-law/legal-data-bank/competing-activities-and-non-competition-agreements

Fixed-term employment contracts

In what situations is it possible to make a fixed-term employment contract?

Keywords:

employment contract, employment relationship, employment and law

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/employment-and-law/legal-data-bank/fixed-term-employment-contracts

Professional liability and legal expenses insurance

Insurance for TEK members covers legal and litigation expenses.

Keywords:

employment relationship

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/employment-and-law/professional-liability-and-legal-expenses-insurance

Working hours

What is included in the working hours? In which situations is time spent on travelling included in working hours?

Keywords:

legal data bank, employment relationship, employment and law

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/employment-and-law/legal-data-bank/working-hours

Making an employment contract

Information and advice on making an employment contract.

Keywords:

legal data bank, working hours, employment contract, employment relationship, employment and law

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/employment-and-law/legal-data-bank/making-an-employment-contract

Sirkku Pohja

Work life expert

sirkku.pohja@tek.fi | +358 9 2291 2216

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/sirkku-pohja

02 Job search

https://www.tek.fi/en/workbook/02-job-search

Student guilds score high on belonging – Inclusion still a work in progress

Over 80 per cent of students in the field of technology agree they feel accepted, can be themselves, and perceive the atmosphere of the guild or the degree association as good. The guilds have successfully deployed practices supporting equity. TEK Student Survey highlights some of the remaining challenges, for example a language barrier hindering the opportunities of English-speaking students.

News article

Keywords:

student research, teekkari culture, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/student-guilds-score-high-on-belonging-inclusion-still-a-work-in-progress

TEK Student Survey 2025: Inclusion in Guild Culture, Strengths and Gaps

The survey paints an encouraging picture of student guild culture in Finnish universities awarding degrees in technology/engineering. Here are the key findings.

Keywords:

student, student research, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research/tek-studies-students/tek-student-survey-2025-inclusion-in-guild-culture-strengths-and-gaps

Linda Liukas: Linda Liukas: The World in a Grain of Sand – Technology, Creativity, and the Future of Work

Event

Keywords:

event, theme evening

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/linda-liukas-linda-liukas-the-world-in-a-grain-of-sand-technology-creativity-and-the-future-of-work

Henkilöllä on kädessä puhelin, jonka näytöllä lukee TEK's election.

Vote in TEK's election

Electronic voting ended on March 30 at 12.00 noon. We will donate three euros to charity for every vote.

Keywords:

decision-making, TEK, elections

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/decision-making/teks-election/vote-in-teks-election

Candidates in TEK's election

Learn about the candidates and electoral alliances that have nominated candidates!

Keywords:

decision-making, TEK, elections, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/decision-making/teks-election/candidates-in-teks-election

AI can be trained and used more intelligently

Professor Laura Ruotsalainen and her colleagues are developing improved algorithms that will enable artificial intelligence to consume less energy. The eco-friendly approach is to think first and only then ask the AI.

News article

Keywords:

mathematics, artificial intelligence, university

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/ai-can-be-trained-and-used-more-intelligently

Students

Welcome to the Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK as a student member! You’ll get advice on finding (summer) jobs, professional magazines, salary information, member benefits, discounts, and of course the popular TEK belt and TEK magazine. If you’re not a member yet, join now – student membership is free!

Keywords:

membership, student, salary, job search, job search and career, employment and law, graduation, recent graduate

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/students

Unemployment insurance

Membership in an unemployment fund is a safety net in case of unemployment.

Keywords:

unemployment, unemployment fund, unemployment insurance

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/unemployment-insurance

How are the fabric patches that students wear on their overalls made

Follow the journey of the ‘TEK så mycket’ patch from ideation to a finished product.

News article

Keywords:

student, teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/how-are-the-fabric-patches-that-students-wear-on-their-overalls-made

Sosiaalinen media, läppäri, työnhakija, nuori mies

Sole trader or a limited company?

Event

Keywords:

AKY – Akavalaiset Yrittäjät, event, entrepreneur

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/sole-trader-or-a-limited-company

Kipinä competition 2026

Kipinä is a competition for young people, where they can show off their skills in science and technology!

Keywords:

children and youth, award, research, Kipinä competition

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/prizes-and-competitions/kipina-competition-2026

Kipinä-voittajat istuvat portaikossa tyynyillä.

These young scientists will represent Finland in Germany

The winners of TEK’s Kipinä 2026 competition will head to the EU Young Scientists competition this autumn.

News article

Keywords:

Kipinä competition

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/these-young-scientists-will-represent-finland-in-germany

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Legal data bank

Tekniikan akateemiset TEK

TEK studies: Work life and employment

TEK studies: Students

TEK studies: International experts

Employment prospects looking increasingly bleak for newly graduated international experts

TEK's Science Day for families at Heureka

Contact information

Yhteystiedot

Wellbeing

Exercise: How are you right now?

Graduation

How to excel at job interviews

Talk up your pay

Keep trade secrets secret

Owain’s corner: Finding shelter from global storms

Hidden jobs spark interest – here’s how TEK members have succeeded at it

Events

MAYDAY answers the call for Wappu humor

While many skilled workers are leaving Finland, Artur Brutyan decided to stay

Over 13,000 members on TEKrekry – have you joined yet?

ITU: Breakthrough

ITU: Cornerstone

Employment and law

NWiTA finalists 2025: Linda Liukas

Parliamentary Election 2027

TEK's election

Information about TEK's election

Salary recommendations

Recommend TEK membership

Research

Budget talks bring hope for the unemployed, but retreat on RDI funding is a disappointment

YTN issues a strike notices in the collective bargaining dispute at universities of applied sciences – also affects TEK members

TJS-webinar: How recruitment works in Finland – especially in international roles

Where to look for a tech job in Finland

AI in Sales and Market Research

TEK agrees with Akava: a model to ease access to permanent residence is best for everyone

Mikko Alasaarela: The Role of Humans in the Age of AI

Widest salary spread seen among executives

Auntie's discussion packages 2026

Trial period

Competing activities and non-competition agreements

Fixed-term employment contracts

Professional liability and legal expenses insurance

Working hours

Making an employment contract

Sirkku Pohja

02 Job search

Student guilds score high on belonging – Inclusion still a work in progress

TEK Student Survey 2025: Inclusion in Guild Culture, Strengths and Gaps

Linda Liukas: Linda Liukas: The World in a Grain of Sand – Technology, Creativity, and the Future of Work

Vote in TEK's election

Candidates in TEK's election

AI can be trained and used more intelligently

Students

Unemployment insurance

How are the fabric patches that students wear on their overalls made

Sole trader or a limited company?

Kipinä competition 2026

These young scientists will represent Finland in Germany