Union appeal dismissed; court upheld employer's right to terminate contract without notice for serious breach.

The Labour Court rejected the union's appeal against the termination of an employee's contract by Baltic Bulk Oy. The court found that the employee committed a serious breach of duty by repeatedly failing to perform work without valid reason, justifying immediate dismissal without notice. Consequently, the court ruled that the employer's decision to terminate the employment relationship was lawful and in accordance with the Employment Contracts Act.