Cyprus: Employees may be entitled to a refund of social insurance deductions that exceed the annual maximum insurable earnings, which they can apply for after the end of the calendar year.
Finland: The Supreme Court considered whether a paid lunch break arrangement had become a binding term of employment through implied agreement or established practice.
Ireland: With the transposition date of 7 June 2026 just around the corner, all Irish employers should be reminded of the changes that the EU Pay Transparency Directive (2023/970) (“the Directive”) will bring once transposed into Irish law.
Lithuania: The Supreme Court ruled that failing to contest a salary reduction within three months implies acceptance of the new working conditions.
Portugal: Employers must prepare for the new EU AI Act, which imposes strict obligations for using "high-risk" systems in recruitment and employee management.
Spain: The Supreme Court confirms that a dismissal is effective only upon delivery of the written notice to the employee, not from an earlier notification to Social Security. …and many more insights from across Europe.
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