France: Cour de Cassation, Chambre Sociale, January 27, 2016, 14-10.084

Procedure explanation: Highest Court in Labor Law Matters. All other courts must follow its ruling. In this case, an employee was fired and claimed the employer’s decision was based on …

Belgium: CGSLB, State of Strikes, 2016

This brochure takes place in a context where the right to strike and its exercise are more than ever called into question. It examines the origins and evolution of the …

Belgium: Femmes Prévoyantes Socialistes, « Sexual harassment in the workplace – Analysis », 2016

The law of 4 August 1996 on the well-being of workers during the performance of their work, amended by the law of 10 January 2007, defines sexual harassment at work …

Belgium: C.Const., 12 March 2015, Case Nr. 5851

The special status of persons in prison is a relevant criterion that may justify an exception to the general obligation to ensure a smoke and tobacco-free workplace for private and …

France: Cour de Cassation, Chambre Sociale, March 3, 2015, 13-23.521

Procedure explanation: Highest Court in Labor Law Matters. All other courts must follow its ruling. In this case, a female employee saw her responsibilities and functions reduced when she came …

France: Cour de Cassation, Chambre Sociale, February 18, 2014, 12-17.557

Procedure explanation: Highest Court in Labor Law Matters. All other courts must follow its ruling. This case is an example of how the court applies the law prohibiting sexual harassment …

Belgian legal and regulatory framework on the nature of labor relations

In addition to avoiding the payment of employers’ social security contributions due under the status of employee, the use of a false self-employed status also allows the application of protective …

France: Cour de Cassation, Chambre Criminelle, April 9, 2013, 12-84.219

Procedure explanation: Highest Court in Criminal Law Matters. All other courts must follow its ruling. Summary: In this case, a male employee was dismissed after denunciation of sexual harassment by …

Belgium: Frequently asked questions on the gender pay gap

The aim of the article is to inform more working women on how to avoid wage gaps between men and women in order to gradually reduce them. The article defines …

Belgian legal framework on discrimination in the workplace

The principles of equality and discrimination are enshrined in articles 10 and 11 of the Constitution. Three laws form the legal basis for combating discrimination: (i) the Act of 10 …

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