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TT:2012-152 AI generated

Labour court dismissed union's claim for damages regarding employer's refusal to grant leave.

Case Number TT:2012-152
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Labour Court dismissed the Finnish Trade Union Confederation's claim for damages against the Finnish Service Sector Union. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant union refused to grant annual leave to a member, violating collective agreement provisions. The court found no evidence of fault or breach of duty by the union representative, ruling that the refusal was justified under the specific circumstances.

Legislator headnote

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Section 10 of the Collective Agreements Act; Section 11 of the Collective Agreements Act: A trade union is not liable for damages if its refusal to grant leave is based on legitimate operational reasons and lacks fault.

Keywords

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trade union liability annual leave refusal collective agreement breach damages claim dismissal union duty of care

Cited Legislation

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Section 10 of the Collective Agreements Act
Section 11 of the Collective Agreements Act
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Antopäivä 18.12.2012

Diaarinumero R 57/12

KANTAJA

Suomen Kaupan Liitto SK ry

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Palvelualojen ammattiliitto PAM ry

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