Termination due to lack of work, personal reasons and termination of employment contract

When an employer wants to terminate a permanent employment contract, objective reasons are required by law. These reasons can either be based on a shortage of work or personal reasons. Case law has provided guidance over the years on what constitutes such reasons. In the case of personal reasons, a court must ultimately be able to assess that the employee is no longer suitable to continue his or her employment with the employer and that it is also not reasonable to reassign the employee to another position. A shortage of work exists when there is redundancy, which is assessed based on the employee's qualifications and length of employment.

What we can help with in termination and dismissal of employment contracts

We offer a wide range of services to help employers deal with situations relating to termination and dismissal of employment contracts:

  • Advice on objective reasons for termination due to personal reasons: We provide advice and assessments on whether there are objective reasons to proceed with a termination, and how the process should be handled to minimize risks for the employer.
  • Advice on separation: We help assess whether there are grounds for dismissal, that is, whether the employee has grossly neglected his or her duties, and assist in carrying out the dismissal process correctly.
  • Development of action plans: We assist in designing action plans as a first step before termination or dismissal becomes an issue, for example to give the employee the opportunity to correct their behavior or improve their performance.
  • Producing memories: We help to draw up written warnings (reminders) as part of the process, which can be a crucial step before the employer proceeds with termination or dismissal.
  • Negotiations with unions: We offer support in union negotiations that arise in connection with termination or dismissal, especially when the employer and the union have different views on whether objective reasons exist.
  • Advice on dismissal due to lack of work: We provide advice and practical handling of layoffs due to labor shortages, including handling of priority lists and relocation obligations.
  • Legal representation in disputes: We offer legal representation for employers in disputes regarding termination or dismissal, either in the Labor Court or in dispute negotiations.
  • Advice on dismissal of managers or key personnel: We provide special advice on dismissals of managers and key personnel, where a more strategic approach is often necessary.

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