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TT:2012-147 AI generated

Labour court dismissed union's claim for damages against employer regarding unfair dismissal and breach of collective agreement.

Case Number TT:2012-147
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Labour Court dismissed the Finnish Transport and Communications Union's claim for damages against Oulun Autokuljetus Oy. The union argued that the employer's dismissal of a driver violated the collective agreement and Finnish labour law, seeking compensation for lost wages and reputation. The court found that the employer had a legitimate business reason for the dismissal and that the procedural requirements were met, thus rejecting the union's allegations of unfairness.

Legislator headnote

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Section 10 of the Collective Agreements Act; Section 10 of the Act on the Termination of Employment: Where an employer terminates employment based on objective business reasons and follows statutory procedures, the union's claim for damages for alleged breach of collective agreement is inadmissible.

Keywords

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unfair dismissal collective agreement breach employer liability labour court termination of employment damages claim business reasons

Cited Legislation

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Section 10 of the Collective Agreements Act
Section 10 of the Act on the Termination of Employment
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Antopäivä 12.12.2012

Diaarinumero R 42/12

KANTAJA

Erityisalojen Toimihenkilöliitto ERTO ry

VASTAAJAT

Autoliikenteen Työnantajaliitto ry

Oulun Autokuljetus Oy