App-based, on-demand companies like Wolt are rewriting the relationship between workers and companies. This week Yle News' All Points North podcast shines a light on the statutory contributions gig workers are liable to pay under Finnish law.

"It's a very good way to work and earn an income, but you have to know the facts before you get into it," Aicha Manai of SME lobby Suomen Yrittäjät told APN, noting that sales of 2,000 euros will likely leave a sole trader some 1,500 euros prior to paying income tax.

"The taxman never forgets," she added about the importance of entrepreneurs staying on top of pension contributions. VAT and income tax.

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Labour issues were also on the agenda this week following a story about job hunters switching to "Finnish-sounding" surnames to avoid discrimination.

In addition to the latest Covid news, APN also explores recent social debate on racism in Finland sparked by an Yle TV1 programme. This week's hosts also get tips on avoiding excessive consumerism ahead of the festive season.

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This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The audio engineer was Anders Johansson.

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