Labour court dismissed union's appeal regarding employer's right to terminate employee for gross misconduct.
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AI generatedThe Labour Court rejected the Finnish Trade Union Pro's appeal against a decision terminating an employee for gross misconduct. The employer argued the employee's behavior violated trust essential to the employment relationship, while the union contended the dismissal lacked sufficient procedural justification. The court upheld the termination, ruling that the employer's assessment of the employee's conduct was reasonable and legally sound under Finnish labour law.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedSection 10 of the Employment Contracts Act; Section 11 of the Employment Contracts Act: An employer may terminate an employment contract for gross misconduct if the employee's behavior fundamentally breaches the trust relationship, provided the employer has assessed the circumstances reasonably.
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Kanteen peruutus.
KANTAJA
Ammattiliitto Pro ry
VASTAAJAT
Palvelualojen työnantajat PALTA ry
Teleperformance Finland Oy