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The September edition of Andersen European Employment Insights newsletter is now available! Prepared by Andersen experts across Europe, this issue covers the latest developments in employment law, regulations, and court rulings in 18 countries.

European Partner Spotlight: Switzerland

In this month’s spotlight, Donatella Cicognani, Managing Partner at Andersen in Switzerland, explores major employment law developments shaping the Swiss workplace in 2025. The discussion covers expanded job registration requirements, a new platform for short-term employment notifications, wage-setting mechanisms without a national minimum wage, strategies to address talent shortages, gender equality obligations, and taxation rules for cross-border remote workers.

Highlights from the September issue:

• Austria: Court ruling on validity of works council agreements stored digitally; new partial pension scheme starting 2026
• Czech Republic: From April 2026, unified monthly reporting will replace up to 25 filings; ruling confirms platform couriers are employees
• Hungary: Gradual expansion of income tax exemptions for mothers, starting October 2025
• Ireland: Implementation of EU gender balance rules for corporate boards
• Italy: Data Protection Authority rules “Return to Work” forms unlawful
• Malta: Landmark collective agreement for aviation security officers improves working conditions
• …and many more insights from across Europe.

You can read the full document here.