Today some 180,000 people in Finland are self-employed, according to Statistics Finland. Some see becoming sole traders as a path to greater autonomy while others said they chose it for a lack of better options. Your employer has no responsibilities. You pay for your own work clothes, tools, travel expenses and you can’t get sick workers said. gig economy would continue to flourish as it’s a cheaper and easier option for employers.
— source yle.fi | 23.6.2019