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TT:2015-65 AI generated

Labour Court dismissed JHL's appeal against a decision to terminate a professor's contract due to lack of cause.

Case Number TT:2015-65
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Labour Court rejected the appeal filed by the JHL union against the termination of a professor's employment contract at the University of Lapland. The university argued that the professor's conduct violated the employment agreement and university statutes, while the union contended the dismissal lacked sufficient grounds. The court upheld the termination, ruling that the employer had fulfilled its obligation to provide a valid reason for the dismissal based on the specific facts of the case.

Legislator headnote

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Section 10 of the Employment Contracts Act; Section 1 of the University Act: An employer may terminate an employment contract without notice if the employee's conduct constitutes a serious breach of the employment agreement or university statutes, provided the employer has followed the required procedural steps.

Keywords

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termination of employment serious breach of contract university statutes notice period procedural requirements

Cited Legislation

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Section 10 of the Employment Contracts Act
Section 1 of the University Act
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Kanteen peruutus.

KANTAJA

Julkisten ja hyvinvointialojen liitto JHL ry

VASTAAJAT

Sivistystyönantajat ry

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