Labour court dismissed union's appeal against employer's decision to terminate employee's contract due to redundancy.
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AI generatedThe Labour Court of Finland dismissed the appeal filed by the union representing the employee against the employer's decision to terminate the employment contract. The employer cited redundancy as the sole ground for termination, while the union argued that the dismissal violated the principle of good faith and failed to consider alternative measures. The court upheld the employer's decision, ruling that the redundancy was genuine and the procedural requirements for termination were met.
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AI generatedSection 10 of the Employment Contracts Act; Section 11 of the Employment Contracts Act: An employer may terminate a contract solely on grounds of redundancy if the need for the employee's work has disappeared or diminished, provided that the termination follows the statutory procedure and the principle of good faith.
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Kanteen peruutus.
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Toimihenkilöiden Neuvottelujärjestö TNJ ry
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