Labour court dismissed union appeal against employer's refusal to grant sick leave extension due to lack of medical evidence.
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Labour Court rejected the appeal filed by the Terveys- ja sosiaalialan neuvottelujärjestö TSN ry against the employer's decision to deny a sick leave extension. The respondent argued that the extension was not justified because the employee failed to provide sufficient medical documentation supporting the continued need for leave. The court upheld the original decision, ruling that without proper medical evidence, the employer was legally entitled to terminate the sick leave period.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedSick leave Act; Labour Code: An employer may refuse an extension of sick leave if the employee fails to provide adequate medical evidence justifying the continued absence.
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Terveys- ja sosiaalialan neuvottelujärjestö TSN ry
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Terveyspalvelualan Liitto ry
Suomen Terveystalo Oy