COVID-19: new support for self-employed workers
The Grand Ducal Regulation of 6 May 2020, which introduced a new certified emergency allowance for self-employed workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, was published in Mémorial A and came into force on 6 May 2020.
Absenteeism due to depression: is dismissal valid?
Under certain conditions, frequent absenteeism due to health reasons may constitute a valid reason for dismissal. However, what happens when an employee’s absenteeism is linked to depression caused by work stress? A recent Court of Appeal decision considered this issue.
COVID-19: information for employers
This article provides information for employers with regard to the government’s recommendations in the context of COVID-19. The recommendations include:
Non-compliance with leave request procedures: unjustified absence?
In the event of disputes concerning absences from work, employees must provide proof of their agreement with their employer regarding leave requests; otherwise, their absence may be considered unjustified and could lead to dismissal.
Drink or work: a choice must be made
Employees may drink a small glass of alcohol in the workplace, whether at after-work events or professional lunches or during festivities organised by the company. However, in some cases, employees may arrive at work intoxicated. The Court of Appeal was recently confronted with such a situation and had to consider under which conditions an employee’s …
Free movement of workers: new provisions on equal treatment and minimum pay for highly qualified wor
Equal treatment The Law of November 7 2017, which came into force on January 1 2018, partially transposed EU Directive 2014/54/EU on measures facilitating the exercise of rights conferred on workers in the context of freedom of movement for workers into Luxembourg law.
Free movement of workers: new provisions on equal treatment and minimum pay for highly qualified wor
Equal treatment The Law of November 7 2017, which came into force on January 1 2018, partially transposed EU Directive 2014/54/EU on measures facilitating the exercise of rights conferred on workers in the context of freedom of movement for workers into Luxembourg law.