Labour court dismissed union's complaint against employer's refusal to grant annual leave due to business reasons.
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe 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
AI generatedSection 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.
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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