David Hütter v. Technische Universität Graz (June 18, 2009) – European Court of Justice

David Hütter v. Technische Universität Graz (June 18, 2009) The court recognized that some differences in treatment in connection with age can be justified; in particular by legitimate employment policy …

United Kingdom: English v Sanderson Blinds Ltd, 2008

This case discusses the ability to claim sexuality-based discrimination without actually being gay.  The issue instead is whether sexuality-based discrimination was the reason for the harassment. The Court stated that …

DEMİR AND BAYKARA v. TURKEY (European Court of Human Rights)

The Grand Chamber held that there had been a violation of Article 11 of the Convention on account of the interference with the exercise of the applicants’ right to form …

United Kingdom: Coleman v Attridge Law, 2008

This case explains the reach of disability protection as applied to people who are discriminated against because of other people they know who are disabled.  Here, the claimant’s son suffered …

United Kingdom: Lewisham LBC v Malcolm, 2008

This case discusses discrimination based on disability. Here, the claimant (a tenant who had schizophrenia) sublet his house and, under law, forfeited his right to buy it. He had not …

 Unions Without Borders: Recent Developments in the Theory, Practice, and Law of Transnational Unionism

Hyde and Ressaissi propose a general strategy for unions confronting multinational corporations and advocating on behalf of migrant workers. This article examines recent union defeats in Europe, as well as …

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Interpretation of certain provisions of Trade Unions Rights Law of Mongolia (Resolution No. 46 of the Supreme Court of Mongolia dated November 29, 2007)

This is a compendium of the interpretation of certain provisions of Trade Unions Rights Law of Mongolia (1991) by the Supreme Court of Mongolia. http://www.supremecourt.mn/act/view/131  

Belgian legal framework on discrimination in the workplace

The principles of equality and discrimination are enshrined in articles 10 and 11 of the Constitution. Three laws form the legal basis for combating discrimination: (i) the Act of 10 …

United Kingdom: Glasgow City Council v. McNab, 2007

This case discusses discrimination against an atheist teacher in connection with employment by a religious employer, a Roman Catholic school.  The claimant alleged that he was not even considered for …

France: Cour de Cassation, Chambre Sociale, December 21, 2006, 05-12.816

Procedure explanation: Highest Court in Labor Law Matters. All other courts must follow its ruling. In case of discriminatory dismissal based on the employee’s age, the court imposes that the …

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