Crime Dismissed charges do not invalidate termination, Finland’s top court rules The legality of termination depends on whether an employee’s conduct breached their employment obligations iStock.com/mirsad sarajlic Image Mikko Kontturi Founding Partner, AURORALAW Thursday 24 September 2026 The Finnish Supreme Court held on 21 September 2026 that the dismissal of criminal charges does not in itself render a termination of employment unjustified. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Platform Workers Why Finland’s apex court decided food couriers are employees, not contractors Industrial action Finland expands emergency work rules during strikes Labour Reforms Getting to grips with Finland’s updated Co-operation Act Restrictive Covenants Why a client non-solicitation clause can amount to a non-compete in Finland