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TT:2012-101 AI generated

Labour court dismissed union's claim for damages against employer regarding employee's dismissal due to illness.

Case Number TT:2012-101
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The 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

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Employment 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.

Keywords

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employment contract termination illness related dismissal employer liability damages labour court decision unlawful dismissal claim

Cited Legislation

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Employment Act 1905
Labour Code

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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