Labour court dismissed union's claim for damages against employer regarding unfair dismissal and breach of collective agreement.
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AI generatedThe 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.
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AI generatedSection 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.
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Antopäivä 12.12.2012
Diaarinumero R 42/12
KANTAJA
Erityisalojen Toimihenkilöliitto ERTO ry
VASTAAJAT
Autoliikenteen Työnantajaliitto ry
Oulun Autokuljetus Oy