Notice periods

[Liiz]

Hi everyone,

I'm considering quitting my job and I was wondering what would be the notice period. It only says in the agreement something like "notice period according to Finnish law".
It's a part time job, and I started in October 2008 so it's my fifth month now.
Would it be two weeks or a month or...? And do I need to give my resignation in writing or is it enough to say it to the employer?
Btw, does anyone know what is the regular notice period when renting a flat? Is it a month or longer or shorter? And the same - should I give it in writing?
Thanks!
L.

[Pursuivant]

Two weeks from work. A month in a flat and that is calendar month, so you pay to the end of the next month. Everything written is always better, but it softens if you also call and talk.

[Liiz]

Thanks a lot
I was asking about the writing/talking things because it's necessary to do it in writing where I come from. But Finland surprised me so many times already that I prefer to ask in advance. Of course I will do the talking first, I just needed to know the 'legal' side as well.
Thanks again!

[Pursuivant]

Its always advisable to have everything in writing. Though here a contract can be verbal - only when if a dispute comes then its really crap situation.

[Liiz]

Okay.
But here's another question: I totally forgot that my apartment is a "työsuhdeasunto", the work-related flat. Will I have a regular notice period for rented flats or my flat rent is terminated the same time as my employment?
Such a mess, I know, but thanks for any info!

[Pursuivant]

ask your boss, like