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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.
Can't find what you're looking for? Try the main [People Operations page](/handbook/people-group/).
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## Health & Wellbeing
### Occupational Healthcare
GitLab provides preventative occupational healthcare through [Mehiläinen](https://www.mehilainen.fi/en) to keep you healthy and supported throughout your career.
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<summary>Eligibility & Access</summary>
**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
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## Financial Security
### Pension Insurance
GitLab administers pension insurance through [ELO](https://www.elo.fi/en/about-elo#:~:text=We%20are%20Elo%2C%20a%20large,funds%20profitably%2C%20securely%20and%20responsibly.) to secure your financial future. Both you and GitLab contribute to ensure you're building toward retirement from day one.
Contributions are automatically handled through payroll.
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### Group Life & Accident Insurance
Comprehensive life and accident coverage through [IF](https://www.if-insurance.com/large-enterprises/insurance-solutions/employee-benefits/employee-benefits-finland) Insurance.
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<summary>Coverage Details</summary>
**Eligibility:** All Finland team members from hire date
**Coverage:** Automatic enrollment with professional claims support
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### Unemployment Insurance
GitLab handles unemployment insurance contributions for your future financial security.
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<summary>Rates & Eligibility</summary>
**Eligibility:** Team members aged 17-64
**Rates (2022):** 1.50% employee contribution, automatically deducted through payroll
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## Family & Life Transitions
### Annual Holiday Leave
Holiday entitlement grows with your tenure to ensure you have time to recharge.
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<summary>Holiday Entitlement</summary>
**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
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### Family Leave - Supporting Life's Biggest Moments
#### New System (Babies due September 4, 2022 or later)
*Visit [Kela's pregnancy](https://www.kela.fi/during-pregnancy) and [families](https://www.kela.fi/families) pages for details.*
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<summary>Pregnancy Leave</summary>
- 40 working days from Kela
- Start 14-30 days before due date
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<summary>Parental Leave</summary>
- 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
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#### Previous System (Babies due before September 4, 2022)
*Visit [Kela's families page](https://www.kela.fi/families) for details.*
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<summary>Previous Leave Types</summary>
**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
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**How to Request Family Leave:**
1. Select Parental Leave in Workday
2. Absence Management team will contact you
3. GitLab's [16-week policy](/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#parental-leave) runs concurrently when allowed
Payment based on annual income. Find rates at [www.kela.fi/web/en](https://www.kela.fi/web/en).
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## 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.
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<summary>Sick Leave Details</summary>
**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:**
1. Up to 9 days: Mark "Out Sick" in Workday
2. Over 9 days: Contact [leaves@gitlab.com](mailto:leaves@gitlab.com)
3. Sickness allowance: Apply with Kela at [www.kela.fi/web/en](https://www.kela.fi/web/en)
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## Additional Leave Types
Contact [leaves@gitlab.com](mailto:leaves@gitlab.com) for any of these leave types:
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**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)
-[Kela families page](https://www.kela.fi/families) - Family leave details
-[Kela main page](https://www.kela.fi/main-page) - Sickness allowance claims
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*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.*
All benefits listed below are administered and managed by Global Expansion, providing healthcare coverage and flexible parental leave support designed to meet your needs in Latvia.
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<summary>Latvia Medical Coverage</summary>
Global health insurance through AXA provides comprehensive coverage designed to support your health and wellness needs.
**Key Features**
- Review the [AXA Benefit guide](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EW0J9S3kEnNxOk9UpoHhNL4EKVUdfPIZ/view).
- GitLab covers 100% of team member premiums
- GitLab covers 66% of eligible dependent premiums
- Direct administration through Global Expansion
**How to Access:** Global Expansion will collect your census information during onboarding via the GX1 platform. If adding dependents, you'll need to sign an authorization form for payroll deduction. Contact the [Global Expansion](mailto:gx_employeeexperience@globalexpansion.com) team for any changes or modifications to your coverage.
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<summary>Latvia Statutory Pension & Life Insurance</summary>
**Pension:** You're covered by [Latvia's State Funded Pension Scheme,](https://latvija.gov.lv/Services/) which provides retirement security through the national pension system. This comprehensive framework ensures your retirement planning is supported through Latvia's established pension structure.
**Life Insurance:** You have access to GitLab's company-wide life insurance policy.
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<summary>Latvia Leave Policies</summary>
**Annual Leave**
-**Entitlement:** 20 days per year
**Parental Leave**
-**Comprehensive Support:** Up to 1½ years of parental leave until child reaches 8 years old
-**Flexibility:** Can be taken in single period or parts
-**Maternity:** Up to 112 days (56 prenatal, 56 postnatal), with potential 14-day extensions
-**Paternity:** Up to 10 days within first 2 months of birth
-**Extended Caregiver Leave:** Father or primary caregiver entitled to leave until child's 70th day if mother cannot care for child due to death, illness, or other reasons (up to 42nd day post-birth)
-**Adoption:** 10 days for families adopting children up to 18 years old
-**GitLab Parental Enhancement:** 100% pay supplement for up to 16 weeks if eligible. Please familiarize yourself with [GitLab's Parental Leave policy](/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#parental-leave)
**How to Apply**
-**Advance Notice:** 1 month for parental leave, 2 weeks for early return
-**Contact:** leaves@gitlab.com for parental leave coordination
-**System:**[Workday - Time Off](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZatJdGp485lOS2QVrxYJByQK8dD_CMGiLVOykgd338w/edit) for other leave requests
