GitLab BV (Finland) Benefits
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Clear benefits, real support
At GitLab, we believe team member benefits should be simple to understand and there when you need them. Our comprehensive coverage gives you clarity and confidence so you can focus on your work and life.
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Health & Wellbeing
Occupational Healthcare
GitLab provides preventative occupational healthcare through Mehiläinen to keep you healthy and supported throughout your career.
Eligibility & Access
Eligibility: All Finland team members from hire date
Key Features: Workplace wellness programs, health screenings, preventive care
How to Access: Contact Mehiläinen directly with your GitLab employee information
Financial Security
Pension Insurance
GitLab administers pension insurance through ELO to secure your financial future. Both you and GitLab contribute to ensure you’re building toward retirement from day one.
Contribution Rates & Eligibility
Eligibility: All Finland team members
Contribution Rates:
- Ages 17-52: 7.15% (employee) + 17.40% (employer)
- Ages 53-62: 8.65% (employee) + 17.40% (employer)
- Ages 63-67: 7.15% (employee) + 17.40% (employer)
Contributions are automatically handled through payroll.
Group Life & Accident Insurance
Comprehensive life and accident coverage through IF Insurance.
Coverage Details
Eligibility: All Finland team members from hire date
Coverage: Automatic enrollment with professional claims support
Unemployment Insurance
GitLab handles unemployment insurance contributions for your future financial security.
Rates & Eligibility
Eligibility: Team members aged 17-64
Rates (2022): 1.50% employee contribution, automatically deducted through payroll
Family & Life Transitions
Annual Holiday Leave
Holiday entitlement grows with your tenure to ensure you have time to recharge.
Holiday Entitlement
Entitlement:
- Less than 12 months service: 2 days/month totaling 2 weeks
- 12+ months service: 2.5 days/month totaling 30 days per year
- All team members are allowed to carry over up to 24 workdays into the next calendar year, but the balance expires 1 year from the accrual on April 1st annually.
How to Use: Request through standard PTO process
Family Leave - Supporting Life’s Biggest Moments
New System (Babies due September 4, 2022 or later)
Visit Kela’s pregnancy and families pages for details.
Pregnancy Leave
- 40 working days from Kela
- Start 14-30 days before due date
Parental Leave
- Each parent: 160 days (63 transferable)
- Single parents: 320 days total
- Multiple births: +84 days per additional child
- Take in up to 4 periods before child turns 2
Previous System (Babies due before September 4, 2022)
Visit Kela’s families page for details.
Previous Leave Types
Maternity Leave: 105 working days
Paternity Leave: Up to 54 working days (18 can overlap with maternity)
Parental Leave: 158 working days after maternity
Adoption Leave: 233 days from child’s birth
How to Request Family Leave:
- Select Parental Leave in Workday
- Absence Management team will contact you
- GitLab’s 16-week policy runs concurrently when allowed
Payment based on annual income. Find rates at www.kela.fi/web/en.
Health Support
Sick Leave
9 days of sick leave, runs concurrently with GitLab’s global Sick Time policy. Plus Finland’s sickness allowance system for extended illness.
Sick Leave Details
Key Features:
- 9 days paid sick leave, runs concurrently with GitLab’s global Sick Time policy
- Kela sickness allowance after 9 working days
- Partial allowance available for part-time work during recovery
How to Use:
- Up to 9 days: Mark “Out Sick” in Workday
- Over 9 days: Contact leaves@gitlab.com
- Sickness allowance: Apply with Kela at www.kela.fi/web/en
Additional Leave Types
Contact leaves@gitlab.com for any of these leave types:
Additional Leave Types
Child Care Leave: Unpaid leave after parental leave until child turns 3
Study Leave: Up to 2 years over 5-year period after 1 year employment
Job Alternation Leave: 100-180 days with 20+ years employment history
Partial Care Leave: Reduced hours (6/day or 30/week) until child finishes 2nd grade
Temporary Child Care Leave: 4 days for sudden child illness (under age 10)
Family Care Leave: Flexible arrangements for urgent family medical needs
Government Duty Leave: Time off for municipal government positions
Natural Event Leave: Up to 14 days paid for uncontrollable events (fires, disasters)
Getting Help
Benefits Questions: total-rewards@gitlab.com
Leave Requests: leaves@gitlab.com
Healthcare: Mehiläinen
Government Benefits: Kela
Additional Resources:
- Kela families page - Family leave details
- Kela main page - Sickness allowance claims
This summary provides key information about your Finland benefits. Complete terms are in official Finnish law and policy documents. GitLab’s policies work with statutory requirements to provide comprehensive support.
GitLab retains the right to replace the provider or policy at any time and is not required to offer this benefit to those that may be ineligible. Any benefits provided under the plan do not impact the Team Member’s or GitLab’s rights to end the employment relationship.
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