European Union: Employment and HR

Malta's new Equal Pay Regulations introduce significant changes to workplace remuneration and transparency requirements. Dr Christine Calleja of Mamo TCV Advocates addresses critical questions about compliance obligations, equal value assessments, and the practical challenges employers will face under this EU-mandated framework.

Understanding the Workplace Relations Commission adjudication process is crucial for both employers and employees navigating employment disputes in Ireland. This guide walks through each stage of the WRC process, from the initial complaint submission through mediation, the formal hearing, and potential appeals. Learn what to expect at each step and how to effectively prepare for an adjudication hearing.

The Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 (Act) came into force on 29 June 2026. The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has published a code of practice (Code), also operative since 29 June 2026...

In Germany, strikes are a reality across nearly every sector, but not every work stoppage is lawful. When trade unions call industrial action, employers face critical questions about...

In a judgment delivered on 17 June 2026, the Court of Appeal (Inferior Jurisdiction), presided over by Mr Justice Lawrence Mintoff, overturned the decision of the Industrial Tribunal dated 24 April 2025 in the case of John Oliver George Taylor vs In My Mind Limited.

Understanding the Workplace Relations Commission adjudication process is crucial for both employers and employees navigating employment disputes in Ireland. This guide walks through each stage of the WRC process, from the initial complaint submission through mediation, the formal hearing, and potential appeals. Learn what to expect at each step and how to effectively prepare for an adjudication hearing.

It is apparent from a recent judgment issued by the North Holland District Court that employers should exercise due care when completely excluding employees from business operations related to their job, especially...

In a judgment delivered on 17 June 2026, the Court of Appeal (Inferior Jurisdiction), presided over by Mr Justice Lawrence Mintoff, overturned the decision of the Industrial Tribunal dated 24 April 2025 in the case of John Oliver George Taylor vs In My Mind Limited.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup captivates fans worldwide, employers across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg face a unique workplace challenge: employees arriving exhausted after late-night matches. This analysis examines whether falling asleep at work due to World Cup-related fatigue constitutes grounds for immediate dismissal, exploring the legal frameworks and thresholds for gross misconduct in each jurisdiction. The article also addresses critical data protection risks that arise when fatigued employ

It is apparent from a recent judgment issued by the North Holland District Court that employers should exercise due care when completely excluding employees from business operations related to their job, especially...

The Italian Court of Cassation has ruled on a critical employment law matter concerning the termination of collective bargaining agreements. The decision addresses whether individual employers can unilaterally withdraw from collective agreements before their expiry date, and establishes important precedents regarding workers' rights to compensation when such terminations are deemed unlawful.

Recent Workplace Relations Commission decisions reveal critical distinctions in how compensation caps apply under Ireland's Employment Equality Acts, particularly when employees resign before filing discrimination claims. The €13,000 statutory ceiling may not always hold, as one landmark case suggests EU law could require higher awards in certain circumstances.