European Union: Contract of Employment

The EU Pay Transparency Directive deadline is approaching, yet most Member States have not transposed it into national law. What are employers' obligations right now, and which provisions can be enforced directly even without full national implementation? This analysis examines the legal nuances and provides actionable guidance for multi-jurisdictional employers navigating this uncertain landscape.

This article examines critical employment law issues that frequently surface during legal due diligence in Dutch M&A transactions, including the risks of service agreement requalification, undocumented management arrangements, missing contractual protections, and works council compliance requirements. Understanding these employment-related red flags is essential for both purchasers and sellers to properly assess transaction risks and protect deal value.

In a recent preliminary decision number 3174 decided on 22 April 2026, the Industrial Tribunal was faced with an unfair dismissal claim. This decision provided the Tribunal with an opportunity to consolidate...

On 12 May 2026, the Dutch House of Representatives adopted the legislative proposal More protection for flexible workers ('Meer zekerheid flexwerkers'). Through various amendments, the proposal has been tightened...

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970) (the “Directive”) is required to be transposed into Irish law by 7 June 2026.

Op 27 januari 2026 deed het Gerechtshof Amsterdam uitspraak in de Uber-zaak over de kwalificatie van de arbeidsrelatie tussen Uber en haar chauffeurs. Zijn platformchauffeurs werknemers of zelfstandigen...

Malta has introduced a mandatory integration course for third-country nationals working in the country, covering Maltese culture, language, and civic participation.

Although within the Private Sector, employees do have a right to request flexible work arrangements, the right to disconnect in case of an affirmative reply to such requests, or generally...

The Protection of Employees (Employers’ Insolvency) (Amendment) Act 2026 (PDF 467KB) was signed into law on 31 March.