Toni Heikkilä, who has just recently stepped into the position of Summer Job Helpline Advisor, emphasises that advice and information is available with a low threshold. Even one simple question can help to avoid bigger problems.
“The service exists precisely to enable summer employees, their family members and employers to seek advice in problem situations. There are no stupid questions, and the earlier you seek advice, the more easily things can be dealt with”, Heikkilä points out.
Heikkilä studies law at the University of Turku. In his studies, he is particularly focusing on labour law and is familiar with, among other things, the legislation regarding termination on grounds related to an employee’s person. He has also gained labour law expertise through practical work done alongside his studies. In addition, he has been trained as a youth worker, which provides a valuable edge when working with young people.
Support at every stage of summer work
The Summer Job Helpline can be contacted at any stage of the employment relationship – even before an employment contract is signed or once one has started working. Last year, the highest number of overall contacts concerned wages, but the questions varied as the summer proceeded: in early summer, the focus was on employment contracts and onboarding, in mid-summer, working hours and summer vouchers, and in late summer, outstanding wages and holiday compensation.
“The goal is not to leave summer employees to struggle with employment issues on their own. The service provides information on issues related to pay, employment contracts, working hours or, in fact, any work-related matter”, Heikkilä emphasises.
The Summer Job Helpline is specifically aimed at young people and young adults at the start of their employment relationship.
Advice throughout the summer
The Summer Job Helpline is available from 5 May to 31 August 2025. The service can be reached from Monday to Thursday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. by calling +358 (0)800 179 279 (free of charge). The service can also be contacted through WhatsApp at +358 (0)40 747 1571 or anonymously using the electronic contact form.
Before contacting us, please read the frequently asked questions and the summer employees’ checklist found on the Summer Job Helpline website, both of which contain useful information on preparing for summer work.
Photos of Toni are available here (photos: Pauli Vento, the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK)
Further information
Toni Heikkilä, Summer Job Helpline Advisor, +358 (0)40 747 1571
