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KKO 2505/1996 AI generated

Employer's unilateral right to change employee wages based on termination grounds is not recognized by the Supreme Court.

Case Number KKO 2505/1996
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court dismissed the employer's claim to unilaterally adjust employee wages based on termination grounds. The court found that such unilateral changes lack legal basis and violate the principle of good faith in employment relationships. Consequently, the employer must rely on collective agreements or mutual agreement rather than unilateral action.

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Työlainsäädäntö; Työsopimuslaki: The employer does not have the unilateral right to change employee wages based on termination grounds without mutual agreement or statutory authorization.

Keywords

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unilateral wage adjustment termination grounds employment contract modification employer rights employee remuneration good faith principle collective agreement

Cited Legislation

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Työsopimuslaki 1995

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Kysymys työnantajan oikeudesta irtisanomisperusteella yksipuolisesti muuttaa työntekijöiden palkkoja. Vrt. KKO:1991:187

Ks. KKO:1996:89