44 Employment & Working Conditions¶
Employment translation affects people's livelihoods. Contracts, workplace policies, and labor rights documents must be accurate and clear. Pauhu's Employment domain ensures workers and employers understand their rights and obligations.
Domain Coverage¶
The EuroVoc Employment domain includes:
| Sub-domain | Examples |
|---|---|
| 4406 Employment | Job market, unemployment, employment policy |
| 4411 Labour market | Workforce, labor mobility, skills |
| 4416 Organization of work | Working time, remote work, flexibility |
| 4421 Personnel management | HR, recruitment, training |
| 4426 Labour law | Employment contracts, dismissal, rights |
| 4431 Working conditions | Workplace safety, health, environment |
| 4436 Industrial relations | Trade unions, collective bargaining |
Employment Contracts¶
Contract Translation¶
from pauhu import Pauhu
client = Pauhu()
# Translate employment contract
contract = client.translate(
text="""
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
1. Position: Software Developer
2. Start date: January 15, 2025
3. Salary: EUR 4,500 gross per month
4. Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
5. Probationary period: 6 months
6. Notice period: 1 month (employee) / 2 months (employer)
""",
target="fi",
domain="44 Employment",
document_type="employment_contract",
jurisdiction="FI"
)
Contract Terminology¶
| English | Finnish | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| employment contract | työsopimus | Employment Contracts Act |
| probationary period | koeaika | Max 6 months |
| notice period | irtisanomisaika | By law/agreement |
| fixed-term contract | määräaikainen työsopimus | Requires grounds |
| permanent contract | toistaiseksi voimassa oleva | Default type |
| collective agreement | työehtosopimus (TES) | Binding on parties |
HR Documentation¶
Job Descriptions¶
# Translate job posting
job_posting = client.translate(
text="""
We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of project management experience
- PMP or equivalent certification
- Fluent English and Finnish
We offer:
- Competitive salary
- Remote work options
- Comprehensive benefits
""",
target="fi",
domain="44 Employment",
document_type="job_posting",
style="recruitment"
)
HR Document Types¶
| Document | Purpose | Languages |
|---|---|---|
| Job descriptions | Recruitment | Multiple |
| Employee handbook | Policies | All staff languages |
| Performance reviews | Evaluation | Employee's language |
| Training materials | Development | As needed |
| Exit interviews | Offboarding | Comfortable language |
Workplace Safety¶
OSH Documentation¶
# Translate safety instructions
safety = client.translate(
text="""
WORKPLACE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In case of fire:
1. Activate the nearest fire alarm
2. Evacuate using marked exits
3. Assemble at the designated meeting point
4. Do not use elevators
""",
target=["fi", "et", "ru", "uk"], # Common workforce languages
domain="44 Employment",
subdomain="safety",
urgency="safety_critical"
)
Safety Terminology¶
| English | Finnish | Category |
|---|---|---|
| personal protective equipment (PPE) | henkilönsuojaimet | Equipment |
| risk assessment | riskinarviointi | Planning |
| occupational health | työterveyshuolto | Services |
| workplace accident | työtapaturma | Incident |
| hazardous substance | vaarallinen aine | Chemical safety |
Labor Law¶
Finnish Employment Law¶
# Translate legal interpretation
legal = client.translate(
text=labor_law_text,
target="en",
domain="44 Employment",
subdomain="labor_law",
jurisdiction="FI",
options={
"law_references": True,
"case_citations": True
}
)
Key Finnish Labor Laws¶
| Law | Finnish Name | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Employment Contracts Act | Työsopimuslaki | Basic employment law |
| Working Hours Act | Työaikalaki | Working time |
| Annual Holidays Act | Vuosilomalaki | Leave entitlements |
| Occupational Safety Act | Työturvallisuuslaki | Workplace safety |
| Non-Discrimination Act | Yhdenvertaisuuslaki | Equal treatment |
| Co-determination Act | Yhteistoimintalaki | Employee involvement |
Collective Agreements¶
TES Translation¶
# Translate collective agreement excerpt
tes = client.translate(
text=collective_agreement,
target="en",
domain="44 Employment",
subdomain="collective_agreements",
agreement_type="sector_wide"
)
Collective Agreement Terms¶
| English | Finnish | Context |
|---|---|---|
| collective agreement | työehtosopimus (TES) | Binding contract |
| trade union | ammattiliitto | Employee organization |
| employer association | työnantajaliitto | Employer organization |
| minimum wage | vähimmäispalkka | TES-defined |
| pay scale | palkkataulukko | Salary grades |
| shop steward | luottamusmies | Worker representative |
Migrant Workers¶
Multilingual Workforce¶
# Translate for diverse workforce
languages = ["et", "ru", "uk", "pl", "ro"] # Common migrant worker languages
for lang in languages:
handbook = client.translate(
text=employee_handbook,
target=lang,
domain="44 Employment",
style="clear_accessible"
)
Common Workforce Languages (Finland)¶
| Language | Workers | Documents Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Estonian | Construction, services | Contracts, safety |
| Russian | Various sectors | Contracts, policies |
| Ukrainian | Various sectors | All HR documents |
| Polish | Construction, logistics | Safety, contracts |
| Romanian | Agriculture, services | Seasonal contracts |
Remote Work¶
Remote Work Policies¶
# Translate remote work agreement
remote = client.translate(
text="""
REMOTE WORK AGREEMENT
1. The employee may work remotely up to 3 days per week
2. Core hours: 10:00-15:00 Finnish time
3. Equipment provided: laptop, monitor, keyboard
4. Home office allowance: EUR 50/month
""",
target="en",
domain="44 Employment",
subdomain="remote_work"
)
Remote Work Terminology¶
| English | Finnish | Context |
|---|---|---|
| remote work | etätyö | General term |
| hybrid work | hybridityö | Office + remote |
| home office | kotitoimisto | Working from home |
| flexible working | joustava työaika | Time flexibility |
| right to disconnect | oikeus olla tavoittamattomissa | Work-life balance |
Quality Assurance¶
Employment QA Checks¶
| Check | What It Validates |
|---|---|
| Legal accuracy | Correct legal terms |
| Contractual precision | Clear obligations |
| Numerical accuracy | Salaries, dates correct |
| Plain language | Understandable to workers |
| Compliance | Jurisdiction-appropriate |
Quality Report¶
result = client.translate(
text=employment_contract,
target="uk", # Ukrainian
domain="44 Employment",
quality_report=True
)
print(result.quality_report)
# {
# "overall_score": 96,
# "legal_accuracy": 98,
# "clarity_score": 94,
# "numerical_accuracy": 100,
# "compliance_check": "passed"
# }
Posted Workers¶
Posting Documentation¶
# Translate A1 certificate explanation
posting = client.translate(
text="""
POSTED WORKER INFORMATION
According to Directive 96/71/EC, you are entitled to:
- Minimum rates of pay of the host country
- Maximum work periods and minimum rest periods
- Equal treatment provisions
""",
target="pl", # Polish
domain="44 Employment",
subdomain="posted_workers",
compliance="PWD"
)
Posted Worker Terms¶
| English | Finnish | Polish |
|---|---|---|
| posted worker | lähetetty työntekijä | pracownik delegowany |
| A1 certificate | A1-todistus | zaświadczenie A1 |
| host country | vastaanottava maa | państwo przyjmujące |
| minimum wage | vähimmäispalkka | płaca minimalna |
Getting Started¶
Quick Start¶
from pauhu import Pauhu
client = Pauhu()
# Translate employment content
result = client.translate(
text="The probationary period is 4 months.",
target="fi",
domain="44 Employment"
)
print(result.translation)
# "Koeaika on 4 kuukautta."
HR Project Setup¶
# Create HR translation project
project = client.projects.create(
name="Employee Handbook 2025",
domain="44 Employment",
languages=["fi", "en", "et", "ru", "uk"],
settings={
"legal_accuracy": True,
"plain_language": True,
"jurisdiction": "FI"
}
)
Learn More¶
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Contracts
Employment contracts and terms.
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Safety
Workplace safety documentation.
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Labor Law
Rights, obligations, disputes.
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Collective
Trade unions and agreements.