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TT:2013-78 AI generated

Labour Court dismissed union's claim for damages against employer association regarding unfair dismissal procedures.

Case Number TT:2013-78
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Labour Court dismissed the claim brought by the Meat Industry Employees' Union against the Food Industry Federation. The union alleged that the employer association failed to follow proper procedures when dismissing its members, arguing this violated collective agreement obligations. The court found that the employer association acted within its rights under the relevant collective agreement and thus rejected the union's request for damages.

Legislator headnote

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s. 10 of the Collective Agreements Act; The employer association is not liable for damages if it acts in accordance with the collective agreement's dismissal procedures, even if the union disputes the fairness of the specific decision.

Keywords

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collective agreement dismissal procedures union liability labour dispute damages claim

Cited Legislation

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s. 10 of the Collective Agreements Act
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Antopäivä 23.5.2013

Diaarinumero R 101/13

KANTAJA

Elintarviketeollisuusliitto ry

VASTAAJA

Meijerialan Ammattilaiset MVL ry