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      We combine extensive experience and in-depth expertise to deliver solutions that align with your business objectives while ensuring compliance with regulations.

      Our employment law specialists assist in resolving challenges related to employment matters, whether in contract negotiations, organizational restructuring, change negotiations, or conflict resolution. By leveraging both local and international expertise, we provide tailored, comprehensive support that meets your needs in today’s complex business environment. We are a partner committed to helping you build a successful and thriving organization.

      A well-designed compensation system strengthens employee engagement and enhances competitiveness. We help companies design responsible reward models that support their strategic goals. Additionally, we ensure smooth transitions and effective implementation when managing global mobility.

      Mika Honkanen
      Mika Honkanen

      Head of Employment Law

      KPMG in Finland


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      Employment and labor law services

      We provide comprehensive services, which can be integrated with KPMG's tax and advisory services, as well as other areas of expertise as needed. Our employment law services cover a wide range of topics, for example the following.

      Business-oriented employment law expertise

      We specialize in employment matters for employers and companies. Our core expertise includes resolving employment disputes in court and coordinating organizational and workforce restructuring, including cooperation procedures, change negotiations, and termination of employment situations. Our services also include contract-related advice for employment agreements, collective agreements, and executive contracts.

      During M&A processes, we advise clients on business transfer scenarios and due diligence related to employment law. We also assist public entities with issues regarding public-service employment relationships, in collaboration with our public sector legal services team.

      We support companies in international situations, such as drafting assignment contracts and travel policies, making use of KPMG’s extensive global network to consult on local laws and practices. In Finland you can reach us locally in several different locations.

      Examples of our services:

      • Resolving employment disputes, including court cases.
      • Advising on restructuring processes, cooperation procedures, and change negotiations.
      • Developing employment contracts, policies, and executive agreements.
      • Providing legal due diligence support for corporate transactions.
      • Advising public sector organizations on public-service employment relationships.
      • Consulting on global mobility matters, including assignment agreements and travel regulations.

      We offer integrated services that can include expertise in tax, advisory, and legal domains for maximum impact.

        Mika Honkanen
        Mika Honkanen

        Head of Employment Law

        KPMG in Finland

        Successful remuneration motivates personnel and enables the company to succeed

        A strategic and well-implemented total reward plan is an excellent way to steer your business toward long-term goals. An effective reward plan also helps you in making your operations more sustainable, and in responding with confidence to demands that shape businesses globally.

        We provide support for a variety of reward matters:

        • Designing and implementing reward plans
        • Handling advance tax rulings and employer obligations
        • Addressing global dimensions of reward strategies
        • Integrating sustainability considerations into reward plans
        • Creating comprehensive total reward plans

        At KPMG, our reward solutions are designed collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams that bring the best minds together. Behind every engagement lies a passion for achieving the optimal outcome for your business.

        Timo Luukkonen
        Timo Luukkonen

        Legal Counsel

        KPMG in Finland

        Paula Holmström
        Paula Holmström

        Head of People Services

        KPMG in Finland

        Let your talent be mobile – we make it possible

        For companies operating internationally, ensuring smooth mobility for employees moving to new countries is critical. However, practical arrangements can be time-consuming, expensive, and complex. Often, internal expertise doesn’t cover every aspect of workforce mobility.

        By outsourcing the management of international assignments to us, you streamline operations and ensure regulatory compliance, no matter where your employees are working globally.

        We support the entire global mobility lifecycle including, for example, the following:

        • International taxation, social security, employment law (PWD), and other employer obligations
        • Management of project-based assignments, business travel requirements, and compliance for remote working arrangements.
        • Immigration permits, relocation support, assignment coaching, and other practical matters.

        With our expertise, your organization can focus on growing globally while we handle the complexities of employee mobility.

        Heidi Viikari

        People Services

        KPMG in Finland