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Reviewing employment contracts
Your own lawyer will go over your contract
Reviewing employment contracts or director’s service contracts
Are you signing a new employment contract or changing an existing one? If there is a term in the contract that you don’t understand, go over the contract with the union’s employment lawyer before committing. The goal is simple: you understand what you are agreeing to.
A good start to the employment relationship
Go over the employment contract with a lawyer in plain language.
Certainty and clarity
You know what to accept and what to ask to be changed.
Security and advice
You get peace of mind and avoid surprises later by identifying risks and reading the small print.
“I will never sign an employment contract again without the union’s lawyers.”
Reviewing employment contracts
How to get in touch
The review of employment contracts or directors’ service contracts and advisory services are included in your membership, and our lawyers will help if you don’t understand a specific term in the contract. You can easily contact the legal services of the Professionals of Business and Technology. Our lawyers will usually respond to you within 1–2 business days – during peak times it may take a little longer. Please contact us in good time so that we have the time to help you in the best possible way. To ensure smooth service, please contact us through one channel only.
Employment counselling
Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
tel. +358 20 155 8815 | (mobile phone charge/local network fee)
What to do
Prepare the documents in advance and go over the legal questions you want an answer to. Include background information, such as
- employer’s name
- description of the problem
- information about the employment relationship (permanent/fixed-term, duration, etc.)
- a copy of the employment contract, a copy of the payslip and information on the applicable collective agreement if the matter relates to the terms of the employment relationship
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When things don’t go according to the contract
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Summary
The Professionals of Business and Technology union offers its members a service to have their employment or director's service contracts reviewed by an employment lawyer. This ensures that members fully understand the terms they are agreeing to, helping them identify risks and request necessary changes before signing. The service is included in the membership and aims to provide clarity and peace of mind at the start of an employment relationship.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary goal of reviewing an employment contract with the union's lawyer?
The main goal is to ensure you understand what you are agreeing to before committing to a new or updated employment contract.
Is the employment contract review service included in my membership?
Yes, the review of employment contracts or director's service contracts and related advisory services are included in your membership with the Professionals of Business and Technology.
How quickly can I expect a response from the lawyers?
Lawyers will typically respond within 1–2 business days, though it may take longer during peak periods.
What information should I prepare before contacting legal services?
Before contacting legal services, prepare relevant documents and legal questions. You should include background information like the employer’s name, a description of the issue, details of the employment relationship, and copies of your employment contract and payslip.
Related Services & Entities
- Professionals of Business and Technology ORGANIZATION
- The trade union that provides legal services, including employment contract reviews, to its members.
- Digilawyer PRODUCT
- A digital legal service available 24/7 for quick answers to general questions about employment law.
- Oma Luottamusmies service PRODUCT
- A service that provides information on the rules of working life in plain language.
- Legal protection benefit OTHER
- A comprehensive benefit for members that covers legal advice and can cover costs for legal proceedings in case of disputes.