Labor court dismissed union's appeal against employer's refusal to grant annual leave due to business reasons.
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Labor Court dismissed the Finnish Food Workers' Union's appeal against Elintarviketeollisuusliitto's refusal to grant annual leave to Valio employees. The union argued that the employer's business reasons for denying leave were invalid and violated statutory rights. The court found that the employer's justification was reasonable given the specific operational needs of the company at the time.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedSection 10 of the Annual Leave Act 1995; Section 10 of the Annual Leave Act 1995: An employer may refuse annual leave if there are valid business reasons, and such refusal does not violate the employee's statutory rights if the reasons are objectively justified.
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Antopäivä 3.7.2012
Diaarinumero R 132/11
TYÖTUOMIOISTUIN PÄÄTÖS Nro 87
Kanteen peruutus.
KANTAJA
Suomen Elintarviketyöläisten Liitto SEL ry
VASTAAJA
Elintarviketeollisuusliitto ry
KUULTAVA
Valio Oy