Issue 08/2026 We are pleased to share the August 2026 edition of Andersen Employment Insights, bringing together key employment law developments and practical perspectives from 13 jurisdictions across Europe.
This month, we look at several developments with direct implications for employers:
Data protection and employee privacy – a €460,000 fine in Italy for unlawful access to former employees’ emails and a significant civil compensation award in Poland following an accidental data breach;
Equal pay and working conditions – recent court decisions in Croatia and Spain challenge pay differentiation and employers’ ability to unilaterally change working arrangements;
International mobility – Ireland, Latvia and Switzerland are reshaping immigration and work permit rules, with important implications for access to international talent;
New models of work – Lithuania is addressing algorithmic management and platform work, while Moldova is considering zero-hours contracts and other measures aimed at increasing workforce flexibility.
