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1.14.8 Other Guidelines
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs also advises the employers to note the following recommendations:
• The employee is at all times in possession of his/her passports and other identity documents. These cannot be kept by the employer.
• Salary payments are paid to a bank account of the employee. Payments can be made first in cash in order to allow time for opening a bank account.
• ILO recommendations on accommodation are followed: When provided, accommodation should include at minimum a separate, private room that is suitably furnished and equipped with a lock, the key to which should be provided to the domestic worker.
• Employers cover the costs of the employee’s return travel upon completion or termination of the employment.
1.14.9 Au Pairs
AU PAIRS:
The Finnish Immigration Service provides information on how au pairs can apply for and obtain a residence permit to work in Finland on the web site of the Immigration Service http://migri.fi/en/au-pair/en
1.15 Family Members
1.15.1 Definition of Family Members
The following persons mentioned below are defined ‘family members’ under the Finnish Aliens Act. Pursuant to the provisions of this Act, the Ministry has competence to issue a residence permit to these family members of the member of a mission. The Ministry also considers these family members entitled to privileges and immunities as provided in the Vienna Conventions. The family member also needs to live in the same household with the member of the mission.
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