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VakO 16.8.1978/2803:77 AI generated

Fishing boat owner deemed employer to fisherman paid in catch shares without equity stake.

Case Number VakO 16.8.1978/2803:77
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Allowed / Granted

Legislator summary

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The Insurance Court reversed the Pensions Board's decision, ruling that a fisherman without an equity stake in a boat was in an employment relationship. The court found that receiving payment in the form of catch shares constituted wages rather than a profit share. Consequently, the fisherman was entitled to pension benefits under the employment relationship established by the court's interpretation of the facts.

Legislator headnote

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Vakuutuslain 19. luku; Työeläkelain 1. luku: A person receiving compensation in the form of catch shares from a fishing vessel owner, without holding an equity stake in the vessel, is considered to be in an employment relationship with the owner.

Keywords

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fishing boat employment catch share compensation no equity stake pension eligibility employer determination

Cited Legislation

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Vakuutuslain 19. luku
Työeläkelain 1. luku
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Troolikalastajan, jolla ei ollut osuutta alukseen ja joka sai palkkansa osuutena saaaliista, katsottiin olleen työsuhteessa aluksen omistajaan. Eläkelautakunnan päätöstä muutettiin. V -jaosto Työeläke 4/78