Labour court dismissed union's claim for damages against employer regarding employee's dismissal due to illness.
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Labour Court dismissed the claim brought by the technical union against the port operator and the employee's employer. The union argued that the employee's dismissal was unlawful and sought damages for the breach of employment contract. The court ruled that the dismissal was justified based on the employee's inability to perform duties due to illness, thus rejecting the union's request for compensation.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedEmployment Act; Labour Code: The employer is not liable for damages when dismissing an employee due to illness if the dismissal follows the statutory procedure and the employee is genuinely unable to work.
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Antopäivä 17.9.2012
Diaarinumero R 44/12
TYÖTUOMIOISTUIN PÄÄTÖS Nro 101
KANTAJA
Suomen Ahtaus- ja Huolinta-alan Tekniset AHT ry
VASTAAJAT
Satamaoperaattorit ry
Stevena Oy