Labour court dismissed union's appeal against employer's decision to terminate employee for gross misconduct.
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Labour Court of Finland dismissed the appeal filed by the Metal Workers' Union against the employer's decision to terminate the employee's contract. The union argued that the termination was disproportionate and violated the employee's right to work, while the employer contended the employee committed gross misconduct by damaging company property. The court found the employer's evidence sufficient to prove the misconduct and determined the termination was a lawful and necessary measure under the employment contract.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedSection 10 of the Employment Contracts Act; Section 10 of the Employment Contracts Act: An employer may terminate a contract for gross misconduct if the misconduct is serious enough to justify immediate termination without notice, provided the employer has fulfilled their duty to inform the employee of the reasons.
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Kanteen peruutus.
KANTAJA
Metallityöväen Liitto ry
VASTAAJAT
Teknologiateollisuus ry
Fortaco Oy