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TT:2012-32 AI generated

Labour Court dismissed union's claim for breach of collective agreement due to employer's valid operational necessity defense.

Case Number TT:2012-32
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Labour Court dismissed the union's complaint alleging a breach of the collective agreement regarding work hours. The employer argued that the reduced hours were necessary for operational reasons and that the agreement allowed for such adjustments. The court found that the employer's actions were justified by legitimate business needs and did not constitute a violation of the contract terms.

Legislator headnote

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Työehtosopimuslain 10 §; Työehtosopimuslain 11 §: The court held that an employer may unilaterally adjust working hours under a collective agreement if the change is necessary for operational reasons and does not violate the fundamental principles of the agreement.

Keywords

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collective agreement breach operational necessity defense working hours adjustment unilateral employer action labour court dismissal

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 2.3.2012

Diaarinro R 11/12

TYÖTUOMIOISTUIN PÄÄTÖS NRO 32

KANTAJA

Metallityöväen Liitto ry

VASTAAJA

Teknologiateollisuus ry

KUULTAVA

Valmet Automotive Oy

ASIA

Työehtosopimuksen tieten rikkominen