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KKO 1262/2007 AI generated

Supreme Court dismissed appeal on choice of law for international employment contracts under Finnish Act 467/1988.

Case Number KKO 1262/2007
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal regarding the validity of a choice of law clause in an international employment contract. The applicant argued that the clause violated mandatory provisions of the Finnish Employment Contracts Act, while the employer maintained its validity under the Act's international rules. The court held that the choice of law was valid as it did not contravene mandatory Finnish rules protecting the employee.

Legislator headnote

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TSL 5 a luku (467/1988); The court ruled that a choice of law clause in an international employment contract is valid provided it does not violate mandatory provisions of the law of the place of work.

Keywords

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choice of law international employment contract mandatory provisions Finnish Employment Contracts Act place of work validity of clause applicable law

Cited Legislation

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Chapter 5a of the Employment Contracts Act 467/1988
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Kysymys lainvalinnasta työsopimuslain 5 a luvun (467/1988) kansainvälisluonteisia työsopimuksia koskevien säännösten perusteella.

TSL 5 a luku (467/1988)