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. Tietoa kausityöntekijöille ja luonnonmarjanpoimijoille aims to improve awareness of rights and entitlements and to facilitate access to support and relevant authorities.
Support offered
Tietoa kausityöntekijöille ja luonnonmarjanpoimijoille offers online information and helpline support on labour rights, working conditions, and pay, and directs users to relevant victim support and advisory services.
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.
- Project locations
- Finland
- Project website
- Information for seasonal workers and wild berry pickers
- Type(s) of service
- Provision of information on rights and obligations of seasonal workers/employers of seasonal workers, including awareness raising
- Legal advice and consultancy for seasonal workers/employers of seasonal workers (including specifically for cross-border and transnational issues) including workplace mediation and conflict resolution
- Support language(s)
- Finnish
- Swedish
- English