Protected client’s interests from employee claims

The appellate court examined a case between our client, the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre, and a former employee regarding the lawfulness of the dismissal. We are proud to have defended our client’s interests on a pro bono basis.

The former employee sought to have the dismissal declared unlawful, to be reinstated, and to receive compensation for the period of forced absence, while our client, as the former employer, filed a counterclaim seeking confirmation that the dismissal was lawful.

The court of first instance found that the former employee had seriously breached his work duties and internal rules by misappropriating and removing property belonging to another employee from the premises. Therefore, the employer had justifiably lost trust in him and terminated the employment contract on the grounds provided in Article 58 of the Labor Code.

The appellate court agreed with these findings, further confirming that the employer had duly fulfilled the obligation set out in Article 58(4) of the Labor Code to request a written explanation, and dismissed the former employee’s appeal, leaving the decision unchanged, rejecting his claim and upholding the client’s counterclaim, confirming the lawfulness of the dismissal.

The favorable outcome for the client was also influenced by the fact that, during the questioning of both the former employee and one of the key witnesses, we clearly demonstrated contradictions in their testimonies.

Our Dispute Resolution team’s experience and professionalism in conducting participant examinations helped reveal the essence of the case and confirm the validity of the client’s position.