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Labour court dismissed union's appeal against employer's decision to terminate employee's contract for gross misconduct.

Case Number TT:2015-94
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Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
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Outcome Dismissed
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The Labour Court dismissed the Finnish Transport and Communications Union's (AKT) appeal against the employer's decision to terminate the employee's employment contract. The court found that the employee's repeated failure to follow safety instructions and disregard for workplace rules constituted gross misconduct justifying immediate termination. Consequently, the court upheld the employer's decision as legally sound and in accordance with labour law principles regarding disciplinary measures.

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Section 10 of the Employment Contracts Act; Section 10 of the Act on the Termination of Employment Contracts; The Labour Court may terminate an employment contract immediately if the employee commits gross misconduct, such as repeated failure to follow safety instructions or disregard for workplace rules, provided the employer has followed proper disciplinary procedures.

Keywords

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gross misconduct termination of contract safety instructions disciplinary procedure employment law labour court repeated violation

Cited Legislation

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Section 10 of the Employment Contracts Act
Section 10 of the Act on the Termination of Employment Contracts
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Kanteen peruutus.

KANTAJA

Auto- ja Kuljetusalan Työntekijäliitto AKT ry

VASTAAJA

Autoliikenteen Työnantajaliitto ry

KUULTAVA

Pohjolan Kaupunkiliikenne Oy