Central
- Industrial policy;
- Energy policy and integration of the national preparation and implementation of climate policy;
- Innovation and technology policy, internationalization of enterprises and technical safety;
- Employment, unemployment and public employment service, working environment issues, collective agreements and arbitration of labour disputes;
- Development of regions;
- Functionality of markets, promotion of competition and consumer policy
- Integration of immigrants.
The Labour Council (special authority reporting to the Ministry)
- Issues opinions on the application and interpretation of laws on:
- Working hours;
- Annual holidays;
- Exploitation of children and young people for work; and
- The protection of other employees.
- Collective agreements stipulate minimum conditions, which must be observed in all employment contracts in the sector concerned.
Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (State administration)
- Advisory, financing and development services for enterprises;
- Develop the business and innovation environment;
- Develop agricultural and rural industries;
- Promote the fisheries sector.
Regional
Regional Council competences
Improve economic structure to stimulate and safeguard businesses and jobs.
Åland competences
- Legislation on civil servants employed by the Åland Parliament, Åland Government and all Municipalities in Åland;
- Promotion of employment;
- Trade;
Central authorities have legislative powers with regard to:
- The right of foreigners and foreign corporations to own and possess real property and shares of stock and to practice a trade;
- Promotion of competition;
- Labour law (except the collective agreements on the salaries of the Åland and municipal officials).
Local
- Promote local business and employment;
- Provide rehabilitative work
- Activities supporting the access to employment and specific work for people with disabilities.
Responsible ministries/bodies
The Ministry of Employment and the Economy
Labour Council
The Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment
Regional Councils
Åland Government
Municipalities
Sources:
Act on regional development and the management of Structural Fund operations (7/2014)
Act on rehabilitative work (189/2001)
Act on Local Government 410/2015
Act on the autonomy of Åland (1991/1144),
Collective Agreements Act (436/1946)
Act on Unemployment security
Ministry of Employment and the Economy