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- Pay transparency: Pair comparison instead of median value
The German Federal Labour Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht – BAG) has further developed case law on equal pay and confirmed that there is a presumption of gender-based pay discrimination even if this arises from a comparison with a single male colleague. Evidence to show a high probability of discriminat … Read more »
- Franchisors on notice: Federal Court expands wage compliance liability
In another important decision regarding wage compliance, the Full Court of the Federal Court has handed down a ruling with major implications for franchisors. The decision confirms that franchisors can be held legally responsible for the wage theft of their franchisees, even where the case against t … Read more »
- Full vacation accrual during dormant employment contracts
In a recent ruling, the Court of Gelderland held that long-term sick employees continue to accrue statutory vacation days throughout the entire period of illness, even after the two-year waiting period and regardless of whether they receive salary or perform work.[1] The court based its decision on … Read more »
- Cross-border employment: EU ruling clarifies ‘substantial part’
On 4 September 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union issued a judgment clarifying how to determine whether an employee performs a “substantial part” of their work in their Member State of residence under Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 and its implementing regulation No 987/2009.[1]According … Read more »
- Updated labor office rules for dismissal due to economic reasons
As of 1 July 2025, the Dutch labor office (UWV) has updated its implementation rules for dismissals due to As of 1 July 2025, the Dutch labour office (UWV) has updated its implementation rules for dismissals due to business or economic reasons. These rules guide employers through the dismissal appro … Read more »