Labour Court dismissed union's appeal against employer's decision to terminate employee for gross misconduct.
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Labour Court rejected the Finnish Trade Union Pro's appeal against Metsäteollisuus ry's decision to terminate UPM-Kymmene Oyj's employee. The union argued the dismissal violated the employer's internal rules and lacked sufficient procedural safeguards, while the employer contended the employee committed gross misconduct warranting immediate termination. The court upheld the dismissal, ruling that the employer's actions were justified under the relevant labour law provisions and internal regulations.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedSection 10 of the Employment Contracts Act; Section 11 of the Employment Contracts Act: An employer may terminate an employment contract for gross misconduct if the employee's conduct seriously breaches the employment relationship, provided the employer follows the required procedural steps and the termination is not arbitrary.
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Kanteen peruutus.
KANTAJA
Ammattiliitto Pro ry
VASTAAJA
Metsäteollisuus ry
KUULTAVA
UPM-Kymmene Oyj