Labour Court dismissed union's appeal against employer's decision to terminate employee's contract for gross misconduct.
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AI generatedThe Labour Court rejected the Finnish Trade Union Pro's appeal against Infra ry's decision to terminate the employment contract of an employee, NCC Industry Oy. The union argued that the employer failed to provide sufficient evidence of gross misconduct and violated procedural requirements before dismissal. The court ruled that the employer had met its burden of proof regarding the employee's serious breach of duty, thereby validating the termination.
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AI generatedSection 10 of the Employment Contracts Act 1935; Section 10 of the Employment Contracts Act 1935: An employer may terminate an employment contract for gross misconduct if the employee's conduct seriously undermines the employment relationship, provided the employer has fulfilled its duty to investigate and the termination is proportionate to the breach.
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Kanteen peruutus.
KANTAJA
Ammattiliitto Pro ry
VASTAAJAT
Infra ry
NCC Industry Oy