Disputes Finnish Supreme Court finds contractual provisions trump longstanding workplace policy Group of train drivers fall at final hurdle to retain paid lunch breaks believed to be binding and essential condition of employment iStock.com/RobsonPL Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Wednesday 04 March 2026 The Finnish Supreme Court has ruled that employers maintain the right to unilaterally change long-standing practices, such as paid meal breaks, no matter how long a policy has been in place. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Labour Reforms Finland lowers threshold for individual terminations Labour Reforms Getting to grips with Finland’s updated Co-operation Act Industrial action Finland expands emergency work rules during strikes Platform Workers Why Finland’s apex court decided food couriers are employees, not contractors