TT 2016:76 AI generated

Labour Court dismissed union's appeal against employer's decision to terminate employee for gross misconduct.

Case Number TT 2016:76

Court / Authority Työtuomioistuin

Jurisdiction

Finland (FI)

Decision Date 23.08.2016

Outcome Dismissed

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Legislator summary

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The Labour Court rejected the Finnish Trade Union Pro's appeal against Metsäteollisuus ry's decision to terminate UPM-Kymmene Oyj's employee. The court found that the employee's actions constituted gross misconduct justifying immediate dismissal under Finnish labour law. Consequently, the union's request to reinstate the employee or award damages was denied.

Legislator headnote

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Section 10 of the Employment Contracts Act; Section 10 of the Employment Contracts Act: An employer may terminate an employment contract immediately if the employee commits gross misconduct, provided the employer has followed the required procedural steps and the misconduct is sufficiently serious.