A working life certificate

A working life certificate is a certificate of competence covering major issues related to rules of working life in Finland and Finnish labour legislation. It aimes to make employment easier and to increase awareness, particularly among immigrants and foreign employees, about Finnish society. 

The working life certificate programme helps companies train their new employees. When a job applicant or employee coming to Finland receives a working life certificate, it is also proof to employers that the certificate-holder is familiar with key issues of labour legislation. Small- and medium-sized businesses can use the certificate to enhance their orientation efforts, which, in turn, can make it easier to recruit new employees.

The working life certificate test is managed by the Ministry of Employment and the Economy, and it is available at the following address. Those participating in the working life certificate test can obtain information about Finnish labour legislation and rules of working life in any way they wish. This material addresses the subject areas of the working life certificate test.