European Union: Redundancy/Layoff

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Cyprus Redundancy & Unfair Dismissal Rules 2026
Cyprus employment law provides robust protections for employees facing dismissal while establishing clear frameworks for employers to lawfully terminate contracts. Understanding notice periods, redundancy entitlements, and unfair dismissal claims is essential whether you are an employer planning a termination or an employee who has been dismissed, as the rules determine compensation, procedural requirements, and available remedies under the Termination of Employment Law of 1967.
Cyprus Employment
Philippou Law Firm
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Germany’s Pension Reform 2026: What The Commission's Recommendations Mean For HR And Restructuring Practice
Germany's Pension Commission has proposed sweeping reforms that would fundamentally reshape retirement planning, workforce transitions, and employment structures. From dynamic retirement ages linked to life expectancy to the potential elimination of the senior part-time block model and minijobs, these recommendations carry profound implications for employers navigating restructuring, social plans, and pension commitments.
Germany Employment
AO
A&O Shearman
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Termination CIGS: The Clarifications Provided By The Ministry On The Extension Provided For By 2026 Budget Law
The Italian Ministry of Labor and Social Policies has issued new guidance on an extended income protection measure for employees of companies that are winding down or have ceased operations. The circular clarifies two distinct scenarios under which employers can apply for a six-month extension of exceptional CIGS benefits in 2026, each with different requirements for demonstrating prospects for business sale or workforce reabsorption.
Italy Employment
DL-Law Avvocati Giuslavoristi
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