Is something related to work life bothering you?
Answers to working life questions
At TAKU, we are familiar with the questions of employees, entrepreneurs, professionals, self-employed people, grant workers, and multi-employers who combine many different forms of work – not forgetting students.
On TAKU's website you will find, among other things –
- Instructions for drawing up an employment contract and a commission agreement
- Recommendations on the terms and conditions of employment in the arts and culture sector
- ABC of good internships -guide
- A guide how to act in harassment situations
- A guide to social security for gig workers and several other guides.
If you are a member of TAKU, you can find on the member pages, among other things –
- More detailed salary data (job-specific salary information)
- Minimum salary recommendations for professionals in the arts and culture sector (cultural producer, Master of Philosophy)
Frequently asked questions
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Know this about unemployment insurance!
The unemployment fund (Erko) membership fee is included in TAKU membership. You can only join the fund if you are employed.
If you are a member and you haven't done it yet, please contact us!
What should I do if I lose my job?
- Register at the TE Office as a job seeker on your first day of unemployment.
- Submit your daily allowance application after 2 weeks via Erko's online services.
- Erko will ask any additional questions you may have and process your daily allowance application as soon as possible.
- Notify the end of your employment relationship via Akava Special Branches online services >>
What should I do if I am laid off?
- Register with the TE Office on the first day of unemployment.
- Apply for daily allowance after two weeks via Erko's online services.
- Make the extension applications according to your previous salary payment period.
- Wait patiently, Erko will ask for the necessary additional information.