RIKU ‘Ulkomaisen työvoiman hyväksikäyttö ja työsyrjintä’

Rationale and aims

Victim Support Finland (RIKU), an organisation providing assistance to vulnerable and at-risk groups, offers dedicated online services for foreign and seasonal workers. Ulkomaisen työvoiman hyväksikäyttö ja työsyrjintä provides foreign and seasonal workers with information on labour rights and employment conditions in Finland and supports those who suspect exploitation or discrimination at work.

Support offered

Ulkomaisen työvoiman hyväksikäyttö ja työsyrjintä provides online information and advisory support on labour exploitation, discrimination, and employment conditions in Finland. It includes access to individual legal consultations by email, telephone, or in person.

Target groups and eligibility

The service is intended for foreign workers in Finland who may face labour exploitation or discrimination, including seasonal workers, with specific support previously available for seasonal workers and wild berry pickers. Information is publicly available, and additional support is available to individuals who are or suspect that they may be victims of labour exploitation or discrimination.