Home » Guide to working life » Changes in life » New worker in services sector Last updated: 09.08.2023 Have you just started working in the service sector? We welcome you to the service industries! PAM is your trades union if you work full-time, part-time, or summers, for example, in the private service sector. Changes in life Looking for a new job? Pregnancy and employment Going to study! New worker in services sector Summer job checklist Unemployed? Starting at a new job Self-employment Retirement Workers should remember some important facts about working life and work in general. Workers have responsibilities but also many rights. We have collected the information on this page just for you. 1. Finding a job and what to check before starting work If you are looking for a job, take a look at PAM’s job advertisements page (in Finnish) where you can find all open positions in the service sector. Also check out our job interview article: Interviewing for a job? Instructions for applicants. Once you are hired, check what an employment relationship is and what are its rules. Employment relationship Collective agreement 2. Starting your employment relationship Remember to join PAM. Your membership protects you during employment and if you become unemployed. Who can join PAM? New job Orientation Trial period Employment contract Types of employment relationship Zero-hours contracts and on-demand workers Temporary work Termination during trial period 3. Working Wages and holiday bonus Pay calculator (in Finnish) Sick leave Getting annual holiday Sick during holiday Problems in employment relationship? Changes to the terms of employment Warnings 4. Termination End of employment You can apply for a break from membership fees Are you under 18 and working in the service sector? Wages for young workers and summer employees Terms of employment for young people Earn as You Learn summer trainee programme Summer job checklist
