KansalaisuuskurssiGlossary · Chapter 8: Work and the welfare state
yleissitova
Finnish word. In English: generally binding
Of a collective agreement: it must be followed in the whole sector, also by companies that are not members of an employers' association.
Facts about the word
- An employer must at least follow the rules of the sector's generally binding collective agreement on terms of employment and working conditions. Työsopimuslaki 2 luku 7 §
- If a term in an employment contract conflicts with a generally binding collective agreement, the term is void. The collective agreement is followed instead. Työsopimuslaki 2 luku 7 §
- A separate board confirms that an agreement is generally binding. Generally binding collective agreements can be read online free of charge. Laki työehtosopimuksen yleissitovuuden vahvistamisesta
The facts come from public sources, such as the authorities' own pages and the law.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
A generally binding collective agreement must be followed in the whole sector, also in companies outside the association. The word has nothing to do with knots.
The word belongs to Chapter 8: Work and the welfare state. The chapter page has the full context and practice questions.
