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Always make a written employment contract
Saamme runsaasti kysymyksiä sekä työnantajilta että työntekijöiltä liittyen työsopimuksiin. Työoikeus on yksi ihmistä konkreettisimmin koskettavista oikeudenaloista. Olemme koonneet alle muutamia perusasioita työsopimuksista. "Kysymyksistä on havaittavissa...
Trivia about Christmas peace
The current Christmas Peace proclamation is based on Queen Christina's charter from 1640. The content of the Christmas Peace proclamation has varied over the centuries. Proclamations in the 19th century might still have contained a precise list of offences and amounts of fines. In the 1930s, after the removal of Christmas Peace
Freedom of religion and conscience, protection of private life, the principle of legality in criminal law
We were at a Christmas lunch, where we had a lively discussion about the political events of the last few weeks and the current ”hot potato” of political decision making.
New Working Time Act from 1 January 2020 – what is changing?
On 1 January 2020, a new Working Time Act will enter into force, reforming more than 20 years of regulation on the organisation of work. The maximum working time and rest period will remain unchanged. The working time limits for managers and information workers will change. The changes to the law will signal...
Are you going abroad over Christmas? Remember these
We made a checklist of important things to do when you go on a trip. Check below to make sure they're in order so you can enjoy your holiday with peace of mind. Travel documents. Make sure you check your visa and your electronic passport before you travel...
How does a Christmas gift from your employer become taxable income? Consider these!
The value of a minor gift that qualifies for tax exemption, such as a Christmas present, cannot exceed €100.
Even the smallest gift voucher, which can be used to buy
Spouse's children as heirs - do you know which inheritance tax bracket they belong to?
I am a married woman without children. Under the law, my spouse will inherit me if I do not have a will. I found myself thinking about this when we got married a few years ago and were putting our own papers in order. In a reconstituted family...
Why Amos and family law?
I am a relatively experienced in-house lawyer. Over the last few years, I quickly noticed the power of change in the way colleagues, in particular, approached me. They, from cleaner to CEO, came to me saying they needed some legal help...
Can a child be disinherited?
Disinheritance Leaving your child completely uninherited is not possible without good cause. Bad relations or disputes are not sufficient grounds. The nearest surviving heirs at the time of the deceased's death are entitled to a legal share of the estate, i.e. half...
Reduce inheritance tax with a will
You can save a significant amount on inheritance tax by ensuring the right considerations are included in your will. In Finland, anyone can inherit up to €30,000 tax-free. A spouse, on the other hand, can inherit up to €120,000 tax-free. Inheritance can also be divided among multiple beneficiaries. It is advisable...