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TT 2017:121 AI generated

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

Case Number TT 2017:121
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Labour Court rejected the Finnish Transport and Communications Union's appeal against Baltic Bulk Oy's decision to terminate an employee's contract. The court found that the employer had sufficient evidence of gross misconduct justifying the immediate termination without prior warning. Consequently, the court upheld the employer's decision as legally sound and in accordance with labour law principles.

Legislator headnote

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Section 10 of the Employment Contracts Act; Section 10 of the Employment Contracts Act: An employer may terminate a contract immediately for gross misconduct without prior warning if the misconduct is serious enough to justify such a measure.

Keywords

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gross misconduct termination immediate dismissal rights employer disciplinary action employment contract breach union appeal rejection

Cited Legislation

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Section 10 of the Employment Contracts Act 1935
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Kanteen peruutus.

KANTAJA

Auto- ja Kuljetusalan Työntekijäliitto AKT ry

VASTAAJA

Baltic Bulk Oy