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Mistakes In Works Council Consultation Prior To Termination: Serious Consequences, But Avoidable
Employers in Germany must navigate complex employment law requirements when terminating employees, but even meticulous legal preparation can be undermined by improper works council consultation. A single misstep in the consultation process renders the termination invalid, making it essential for employers to understand and avoid common pitfalls in works council engagement.
Germany Employment
LM
Littler Mendelson
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Part VI: Internal Investigations: Role And Rights Of Employee Representatives
German works councils hold binding co-determination rights over monitoring systems, staff questionnaires, and personnel measures in internal investigations. This guide maps the statutory triggers under the Works Constitution Act, explains when system-level consent differs from case-level information duties, and shows how to balance speed and confidentiality with mandatory consultation—without automatically losing evidence in court.
Germany Employment
MB
Mayer Brown
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Quarterly Insights Q3 2026: Netherlands Employment Law
The Dutch government has introduced significant changes to employment law through its 2026 Budget Day proposals, including postponing unemployment benefit reductions and delaying the abolition of transition payment compensation. Meanwhile, the More Security for Flexible Workers Act brings sweeping reforms to fixed-term contracts, on-call arrangements, and temporary agency work, fundamentally reshaping how employers engage flexible workers in the Netherlands.
Netherlands Employment
AO
A&O Shearman
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Newsletter Laboral, Compensación Y Beneficios – Septiembre 2026 (Video)
This newsletter examines recent legislative and jurisprudential developments in Spanish employment law, including updates on alternative mutual societies, forest fire unemployment benefits, cognitive accessibility standards, and transparent working conditions. It also analyzes key court rulings on employment contract termination, illegal worker assignment, telework modifications, and various labor disputes.
Spain Employment
Pérez-Llorca
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Employment Settlement Agreements In Cyprus
Employment settlements in Cyprus can resolve workplace disputes, but the terms require careful scrutiny before acceptance. Understanding what you are actually being paid, which claims you are releasing, and what obligations will follow your departure can mean the difference between a fair resolution and an agreement that leaves important rights unprotected or imposes unexpected restrictions on your future employment.
Cyprus Employment
DA
A. Danos & Associates LLC
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Contrato de trabajo: la aplicación de las disposiciones más favorables para el trabajador
El Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea examina un conflicto entre el derecho laboral francés y suizo cuando un trabajador que ejecutaba su contrato en Francia fue despedido por una empresa suiza sin cumplir las formalidades francesas. La cuestión central gira en torno a determinar qué ley debe aplicarse cuando el contrato presenta vínculos con múltiples jurisdicciones y cómo evaluar cualitativamente esos vínculos más estrechos.
Spain International
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
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Employment Law 07 08 2026 The Labour Court's Annual Report 2025: Key Takeaways
Ireland's Labour Court has released its 2025 Annual Report, revealing an 11% decrease in case referrals alongside increasingly complex workplace disputes spanning employment rights appeals, industrial relations matters, and collective bargaining agreements. The report highlights significant legal developments including High Court appeals on European Works Councils and collective redundancies, while demonstrating the Court's expanding role in setting employment standards through Employment Regulation Orders
Ireland Employment
RL
RDJ LLP
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Key Distinctions Between The Employment Law Landscape In The US And Ireland
US employers expanding to Ireland will find a balanced employment law framework that differs significantly from American "at-will" practices but offers surprising advantages. While Irish law mandates written contracts, generous leave policies, and formal dismissal procedures, it also provides greater predictability, limited union obligations, and streamlined dispute resolution compared to both US litigation and heavily regulated European markets. Understanding these key distinctions—from mandatory ben
Ireland Employment
M
Matheson
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Coalition Package July 2026: What The Planned Reforms Mean For Your Company
Germany's coalition government has proposed sweeping reforms to employment law that would fundamentally alter fixed-term contracts, dismissal protections, employee co-determination, and sick leave requirements. The package aims to strengthen Germany's competitive position amid technological change and demographic pressures, offering employers expanded flexibility while maintaining worker protections. These initiatives signal the most significant restructuring of German labor law in years, with implications
Germany Employment
PL
PwC Legal Germany
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Termination Email From The United States To Germany – Valid After All?
The German Federal Labor Court has issued a significant ruling that may ease the administrative burden on international employers terminating employees in Germany. In cross-border situations, the court held that strict written-form requirements under German law may not always apply, potentially allowing termination by email or telephone under certain circumstances. This decision creates new flexibility for U.S. employers and others operating across borders, though careful legal analysis remains essential.
Global Employment
LM
Littler Mendelson
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Falling Asleep At Work After The World Cup Final: Could This Justify Disciplinary Action?
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
Belgium Employment
LL
Loyens & Loeff
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