The March edition of the Andersen European Employment Insights newsletter is now available. Compiled by Andersen’s employment law experts across Europe, this issue provides an in-depth analysis of the latest developments in employment legislation, regulations, case law and collective agreements in various countries.
Highlights from the March issue:
- Cyprus: Workers may be entitled to a refund of social security contributions that exceed the maximum annual insurable earnings, and may apply for this once the calendar year has ended.
- Finland: The Supreme Court examined whether the rules on paid lunch breaks had become a binding term of the employment contract by implied agreement or established practice.
- Ireland: With the transposition deadline of 7 June 2026 fast approaching, it is worth reminding all Irish employers of the changes that the EU Pay Transparency Directive (2023/970) (‘the Directive’) will bring once it has been transposed into Irish law.
- Lithuania: The Supreme Court has ruled that failure to challenge a pay cut within three months implies acceptance of the new terms and conditions of employment.
- Portugal: Employers must prepare for the new EU AI Act, which imposes strict obligations on the use of ‘high-risk’ systems in recruitment and employee management.
- Spain: The Supreme Court has confirmed that a dismissal only takes effect once written notice has been served on the employee, and not upon prior notification to the Social Security authorities.
- …and many more perspectives from across Europe.
You can read the full document here.
