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A Medical Certificate: Not Always What It Seems

When an employee is unable to work due to illness, the employer may request a medical certificate. This obligation usually stems from the work rules. A medical certificate confirms the incapacity for work...

Belgium Employment

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Altius

Belgium's DPA Tightens Rules On Sharing Personal Data At Work

The Belgian Data Protection Authority recently ruled on a complaint after an employer shared a full court judgment with all its staff, revealing the personal data of employees and trade unions involved in the case.

Belgium Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

What Is 'Coffee Badging' And How Should Employers Respond?

This form of symbolic presence, known as ‘coffee badging', may seem inconspicuous at first, but it points to fundamental tensions in modern working life.

Germany Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Gender Parity On Boards: France Finalizes Implementation Of The EU Directive

Decree No. 2025-744 of 30 July 2025 (the "Decree") sets out the implementing measures for Ordinance No. 2024-934 of 15 October 2024 (the "Ordinance"), which transposes into French law the European "Women on Boards" Directive (EU) 2022/2381.

France Employment

AD

August Debouzy

Denmark's 2025/2026 Legislative Programme: A Quiet Omission On EU Pay Transparency

Denmark Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Gender Pay Gap Portal To Launch On Voluntary Basis Only In 2025

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

The Use Of AI In The Workplace

Belgium Employment

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Liedekerke

When Is A Contract For Services An Employment Contract In The Netherlands?

Netherlands Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Pay Transparency Measures Employers Must Implement By 24 December 2025

Poland Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

CJEU: Exclusion Of Temporary Employment Contracts From The Duty To Motivate Dismissal Violates EU Law

Belgium Employment

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Van Olmen & Wynant

Cross-Border Catch-Up: Germany's Working Hours Recording Requirements (Podcast)

Germany Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Τερματισμος Της Εργοδοτησης Λογω «Περιορισμου Του Ογκου Της Εργασιας Ή Της Επιχειρησεως» - Άρθρο 18(Γ)(Vii) - N. 24/1967

Cyprus Employment

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Kinanis LLC

Employed Or Self-Employed? Determining Employment Status In Malta

Malta Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

The Pay Transparency Directive – Joint Pay Assessments

Ireland Employment

M

Matheson

How To Optimize The Disclosure Of Your International Patent Application (Video)

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

US Fund Managers: What To Know About Luxembourg Payroll & Social Security Taxes – New York Office Snippet

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Real Estate Investment In Luxembourg (Video)

Luxembourg Real Estate

AM

Arendt & Medernach

Malta PR In 2025: New Benefits & Rules

Malta Immigration

AB

Attard Baldacchino

'Good Jobs' Podcast: Unpacking The Way Forward (Podcast)

Ireland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Federal Labour Court Strengthens Equal Pay: A Single Comparator Suffices – No "Preponderant Probability" Required

The Federal Labour Court has made clear that, to trigger the presumption of sex-based pay discrimination, it is sufficient to compare oneself with a single, better-paid colleague of the opposite sex performing the same or work of equal value.

Germany Employment

PL

PwC Legal Germany

Germany's Federal Labor Court Rules On Loss Of Annual Leave In Event Of Long‑Term Illness

On July 15, 2025, the German Federal Labor Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht – BAG) further refined its case law on the lapse of annual leave where an employee is long term incapacitated for work due to illness.

Germany Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

New Rules For European Works Councils Have Been Adopted

The new revision of the European Works Council Directive has been adopted by the Council of the European Union. It aims to strengthen the functioning of European Works Councils and improve the effectiveness of consultation.

European Union Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Programmes To Move To Or Become Tax Resident In Cyprus

Numerous tax advantages exist in Cyprus, for companies and previously non-Cypriot resident individuals. Please see Article: Tax Efficiencies Available in Cyprus: Individuals and Corporates.

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

Pay More To Your Employees And Less To The Social Security Regime : The Social Security Contribution Exemption For High Wages

Belgium Employment

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Altius

New Rules For European Work Councils Have Been Adopted

Belgium Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

New Employment Law Amendment: Regulating Payment Of Wages For Third-Country Nationals

Malta Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

Droit au report des jours de congés payés coïncidant avec l'arrêt de travail

France Employment

BL

Bignon Lebray

How Is AI Impacting Workforce Reductions In Europe?

Ireland Technology

LM

Littler Mendelson

Pas de reconnaissance du droit pour le salarié de se taire en entretien préalable à un licenciement ou une sanction

France Employment

BL

Bignon Lebray

European Pay Transparency Directive: Implementation Challenges, Status, And Risks

European Union Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Belgium Employment

AdLex Advocaten & Bemiddelaars

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Luxembourg Employment

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BSP

The Reform Of The EWC Directive – New Compliance Obligations For Multinational Companies In Sight

Germany Employment

OP

Oppenhoff

European Pay Transparency Directive: Implementation Challenges, Status, And Risks

EU member states must transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive into their national laws by June 2026, but the implementation process has been uneven.

European Union Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Belgium, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Belgium Employment

AdLex Advocaten & Bemiddelaars

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Luxembourg, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Luxembourg Employment

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BSP

The Reform Of The EWC Directive – New Compliance Obligations For Multinational Companies In Sight

The EU's planned reform of the EWC Directive is in its final stages. The draft of the Commission ("Commission Draft") has been available since the beginning of 2024.

Germany Employment

OP

Oppenhoff

Digitalización del registro de jornada: novedades y obligaciones

Spain Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Morandi Law: Benefits For The Families Of Victims Of Damaging Events

Discover the new benefits available to the families of victims of harmful events (compensation, scholarships, citizenship).

Italy Immigration

BI

Boccadutri International Law Firm

How To Drive Innovation Impact With AI And Your Existing Team

Innovation leaders are at a crossroads. The promise of AI is undeniable, but is your organization truly ready to leverage it? Discover how to drive impact with artificial intelligence...

Worldwide Technology

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Questel

Key Issues Regarding Medical Certificates And Continued Payment Of Remuneration

Employees are entitled to continued payment of remuneration for up to six weeks per illness. For a recurrence of the same illness...

Germany Employment

Hangarter Legal

The European Court Of Justice Extends Protection Against Discrimination "By Association" On Grounds Of Disability

On 11 September 2025 in case C-38/24 (Bervidi), the European Court of Justice ruled that employees associated with a person with a disability may not only be protected against direct discrimination "by association"...

European Union Employment

P

Plesner

Central Bank Of Ireland Publishes Latest Insurance Newsletter

Ireland Insurance

WF

William Fry

Netherlands Announces Delay In Implementation Of The EU Pay Transparency Directive

Netherlands Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Employment - Horizon Scanner: Infrastructure, Construction, Energy, October 2025

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

'Good Jobs' Podcast: Unpacking The Way Forward (Podcast)

Ireland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Getting Redundancy Right In Northern Ireland – Part 1: Handling Individual Redundancies With Care

Ireland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

New Revenue Guidance - Karshan Disclosure Opportunity

M

Matheson

The Netherlands: Risks Of Dormant Employment

Netherlands Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

The Netherlands: No Longer Offering Work Is Not Dismissal

Netherlands Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Company Pension Strengthening Act II ("BRSG II") – Draft By The Federal Government – What It Brings And Who Benefits From It!

Germany Employment

PL

PwC Legal Germany

Ergani ΙΙ: The Era Of Digital Hiring In Greece Has Arrived

Greece Employment

E

Eurofast

Poland's Entrepreneur Test: End Of B2B Contracts For IT And Self-Employed Professionals?

Poland Commercial

DK

Dudkowiak & Putyra Business Lawyers

The EU Pay Transparency Directive And Its Implementation In Malta

Malta Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

The Need For A Disciplinary Policy "In Black And White"

Malta Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

Higher Salary Thresholds

France Immigration

FG

Fakhoury Global Immigration

The Duty Of Provident Fund Committees To Manage Funds Prudently

Cyprus Employment

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

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Latest Videos

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'Good Jobs' Podcast: Unpacking The Way Forward (Podcast)

LS

Lewis Silkin

Employers To Update ERGANIS With Employment Terms -immediate Action Required To Comply (Video)

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Solsidus Law

Does 'Private Life' Exist For Employees In The Age Of Social Media? (Video)

IL

Ius Laboris

The Shocking Truth About Remote Work In Cyprus. Why Overseas Companies Recruit Personnel In Cyprus! (Video)

CA

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Vastuullisuustyömme Askeleita (Video)

FO

Fondia Oyj

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