Returning to Work after Lay-off

If an employee has been laid off indefinitely, the employer shall notify the employee of resumption of work at least seven days in advance unless otherwise agreed. It is possible to agree otherwise on the notice period by employment contacts, local agreements or collective agreements.

The resumption notification can be given orally, in writing or electronically. It is recommendable to give the notice to employee in writing or otherwise demonstrably.

Employees are entitled to terminate an employment contract made with another employer for the lay-off period, regardless of its duration, at five days' notice. It is not possible to agree upon the notice otherwise than on the employees benefit. The right to terminate involves also the fixed term employees.