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As a result of government measures concerning the coronavirus, the majority of Dutch employees are working from home. In principle, the existing rules on working from home also apply during the COVID-19 crisis. Due to the exceptional circumstances that are currently forcing unprecedented numbers of employees to work from home, employers in the Netherlands should be aware of several important work-from-home rules. Furnishing the workplace…
Italy introduces new health, safety and economic support measures to manage the coronavirus epidemic
Italy has put in place a range of new measures to contain the COVID-19 virus and provide economic support. A Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers (DPCM) approved on 22 March 2020 saw the Italian government introduce further measures for the containment and management of the COVID-19 health emergency. These measures will apply nationwide. The government’s further intervention became necessary in view of the latest developments in the…
The French Government announced wide-ranging containment measures for Covid-19 on 16 March 2020. It has also published an Emergency Bill that includes measures to mitigate and manage the impact of the pandemic. This article examines how they affect employers. On the evening of 16 March 2020, the French Government issued a decree setting out the new containment measures necessary to limit the spread of the covid-19 virus. For the time being, these containment measures do not limit…
This series of articles looks back thematically at the employment law year, incorporating contributions from Ius Laboris member firms across the alliance. This part covers developments in data protection and privacy. EU employers are, of course, still getting to grips with the requirements of the GDPR, which has now been in force for 18 months. Some very significant fines have already been imposed by the Data…
This series of articles looks back thematically at the employment law year, incorporating contributions from Ius Laboris member firms across the alliance. The first part covers developments in protection from harassment and discrimination. The impact of #metoo continues to be felt around the globe. In June 2019, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) adopted a global convention on the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of…
Following the UK’s departure from the EU on 31 January 2020, this article asks what this means for employers in the transition period and beyond. On 31 January 2020, the United Kingdom left the EU following ratification of the withdrawal agreement. Now begins a transitional period, lasting until 31 December 2020, during which European Union law continues to apply. This period can be extended once…
The European Court of Justice has ruled on whether the Part-Time Work Directive should be interpreted as precluding a national provision setting the maximum duration of a fixed-term employment relationship for part-time workers for a longer period than for full-time employees. It follows from the Part-Time Work Directive that employers in the EU must not treat part-time workers less favourably than full-time employees because of…
‚Neurodiversity‘ is a relatively new term but increasing numbers of employers are seeking to plug their skills gap by developing a more neurodiverse workplace. This article gives some guidance on how HR can assist. There has been growing interest in recent years in neurodiversity, which often refers to people with some form of autism spectrum disorder (‚ASD‘ or ‚autism‘ for short) or Asperger syndrome. It also covers other conditions such…
Originally published on the Human Resources Online website on 19 December 2019 this article explores the issues around social media in the workplace, in the context of the Hong Kong protests. Social media is increasingly creating issues in workplaces around the world and blurring employees’ work and personal lives. On the one hand, its use allows employers to promote a positive image of their business…
A video in which employees of the French company ‘le Slip Français’ were shown behaving offensively at a private party raises questions about how and whether employers can discipline employees for actions taken in a private context. A scandal at the start of this year around a video made by employees of the company ‘le Slip Français’ raises interesting employment law questions. Let’s go back…