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TT:2012-66 AI generated

Labour court dismissed union's complaint against employer's refusal to grant annual leave due to business reasons.

Case Number TT:2012-66
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

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The Labour Court dismissed the Palvelualojen ammattiliitto PAM ry's complaint against Herkkupojat Oy regarding the denial of annual leave. The employer argued that granting leave would disrupt business operations, while the union claimed the refusal violated statutory leave rights. The court ruled that the employer's business justification was insufficient to override the employee's legal entitlement to annual leave.

Legislator headnote

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Section 10 of the Act on Annual Leave; An employer cannot refuse an employee's request for annual leave solely on business grounds without demonstrating that the refusal is necessary and proportionate to the company's operational needs.

Keywords

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annual leave entitlement employer business justification labour court dismissal union complaint rejection workplace leave refusal

Cited Legislation

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Section 10 of the Act on Annual Leave

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Antopäivä 7.6.2012

Diaarinumero R 101/11

TYÖTUOMIOISTUIN PÄÄTÖS Nro 66

KANTAJA

Palvelualojen ammattiliitto PAM ry

VASTAAJA

Suomen Kaupan Liitto SK ry

KUULTAVA

Herkkupojat Oy