Precedent decision from the Regional Court of Justice on undated resignation letters
Finding the undated and handwritten resignation letter submitted by the employer to be contrary to facts, the appellate court ruled the termination of the employment contract invalid.
The 8th Civil Chamber of the Regional Court of Justice did not accept the undated resignation letter submitted by the employer as genuine, ruling that the termination was invalid and ordering the employee's reinstatement.
Resignation Letter Lawsuit
An employee working as a security guard applied to the local court claiming to have been wrongfully dismissed and filed a reinstatement lawsuit.
Employer's Defense
The defendant employer submitted to the court a resignation document handwritten and signed by the employee, but lacking a date.
Appellate Review
Reviewing the case file, the 8th Civil Chamber of the Regional Court of Justice stated that due to the document being undated, the date it was drawn up could not be determined.
Details of the Precedent Decision
Emphasizing that the burden of proof lay with the employer and that the claim of resignation could not be proven, the court upheld the reinstatement ruling.