Comments on the decision issued by the Spanish Supreme Court 580/2021 declaring that vague salary clauses in employment agreements need not be specific as long as they are intended to make a reference to the minimum salary imposed by sectorial conventions

This article analyzes the Spanish Supreme Court decision 580/2021, dated May 26th, on the issue of whether it is legal for employers to simply include in the employment agreements with …

Comments on the decision issued by the Spanish Constitutional Court 19/2021 declaring that labor courts have the obligation to take into account the personal circumstances of the plaintiff so as to avoid gender discrimination

This article analyzes the Spanish Constitutional Court decision 19/2021, dated May 31st, declaring that labor courts reviewing the legality of a contractual modification brought by a female worker must consider …

Comments on the decision rendered by the European Court of Justice dated July 15th, 2021 declaring that employers may, under some circumstances, prohibit their employees from wearing religious clothing or symbols while at work

This article analyzes the impact of the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) decision on the combined cases C-804/18 and C-341/19 on the religious restrictions that employers may lawfully impose on …

New mum wins £40,000 from BA who refused part time hours when she had a baby

A fight attendant was discriminated against by British Airways after she requested changes to her working hours following the birth of her premature baby. Chloe Daly asked to reduce her …

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THE ‘BACK AND FORTH’ IN THE PROTECTION OF (COLLECTIVE) LABOR RIGHTS UNDER THE ECHR CONTINUES: THE HOLSHIP CASE

“For over a decade, the interpretation of Article 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) by its supervisory body, namely, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), has …

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Appeals court finds Helpling cleaners are temporary workers

House cleaners hired via the app Helpling are temporary workers and must be given paid sick leave and compensation if they lose their jobs, Amsterdam appeals court found on Tuesday. …

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Effectively Investigating, Prosecuting and Adjudicating Sexual Violence Cases: A Manual for Practitioners in Georgia

A new manual, aimed at improving access to justice for victims of sexual violence in the Georgian criminal justice system, has been developed. The manual, provides practical guidance to investigators, …

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Continuing at work: Long-term illness, return to work schemes and the role of industrial relations

“This book focuses on the role of industrial relations structures and related actors in terms of how far they remain relevant in addressing and facilitating the return to work of …

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European Centre of Expertise (ECE) in the field of labour law, employment and labour market policies: Thematic Review 2021 on Platform work

“Platform work is growing, yet it still remains a moderate to marginal form of economic activity across the EU. The lack of a conceptual quality framework and a unified approach …

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UK staff to gain right to request flexible working from day one

Employees will have the right to request flexible working from the moment they start a job, with companies obliged to explain their reasons if it is then refused, the government …