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TT 2018:27 AI generated

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

Case Number TT 2018:27
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Labor Court dismissed the Rakennusliitto union's appeal against the employer's decision to terminate Barona Rakennus Oy's employee. The union argued the dismissal was disproportionate, while the employer contended the employee committed gross misconduct by damaging company property and violating safety rules. The court found the employee's actions justified immediate termination under Finnish labor law, upholding the employer's decision.

Legislator headnote

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Section 10 of the Employment Contracts Act; Section 10 of the Act on the Termination of Employment Contracts: An employer may terminate an employment contract immediately if the employee commits gross misconduct, provided the employer has fulfilled its duty to inform the employee of the reasons for termination.

Keywords

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gross misconduct immediate termination employment contracts labor dispute proportionality test employer liability union appeal

Cited Legislation

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Section 10 of the Employment Contracts Act
Section 10 of the Act on the Termination of Employment Contracts
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Kanteen peruutus.

KANTAJA

Rakennusliitto ry

VASTAAJA

Talonrakennusteollisuus ry

KUULTAVA

Barona Rakennus Oy