Ryanair to cancel nearly 200 flights in latest strike action

Ryanair has cancelled 190 of its 2,400 scheduled flights on Friday blaming strikes by cabin crew based in Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, Italy and Germany. The Irish airline, which has …

French law addressing gender equality and discrimination on the basis of disabilities 09/25/2018

The latest French law addressing gender equality and discrimination on the basis of disabilities was enacted on September 5, 2018: Law No. 2018-771 “loi pour la liberté de choisir son …

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Ahead of “biggest ever” Ryanair cabin crew strike, Brussels sides with workers

One week ahead of a planned strike by Ryanair cabin crew, the European Commission has warned the low-cost carrier that it must submit to the labor laws of the countries …

Discrimination and privacy in religious workspaces: a welcome ruling on “ethos organisations”

Last week, the Grand Chamber of the CJEU handed down its fourth case on religious discrimination under the Equal Treatment Directive in employment and occupation: IR v JQ. It is a welcome exposition …

SOLIDARITY AND CONFLICT: EUROPEAN SOCIAL LAW IN CRISIS

The Institute for Labour Law organizes a seminar for the presentation of the book: Solidarity and Conflict. European Social Law in Crisis, by Professor Silvana Sciarra. Professor Sciarra is a judge of …

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Belgium: Arbeidshof Antwerp, 17 Sept. 2018, Case Nr. 2017/RK/31

The right to strike guaranteed by Article 6.4 of the European Social Charter was exercised peacefully, without violence or threats against non-strikers or management. No damage was caused by the …

Belgium: C. trav. Bruxelles, 13 Sept. 2018, Case Nr. 2016/AB/869

The Act of 4 August 1996 does not stipulate that the measures it provides for, including reception and advice to the person claiming to be the victim of violence or …

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UK, Australia: “Pre-Strike Ballots and Collective Bargaining: The Impact of Quorum and Ballot Mode Requirements on Access to Lawful Industrial Action”

This article reviews how the United Kingdom (“U.K.”)’s Trade Union Act 2016 (the “TU Act”) strike authorization laws and regulations were influenced by the requirements and regulations concerning the right …

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Ryanair defiant as strike grounds flights in Germany

Pilots and cabin crew at Ryanair (RYA.I) in Germany staged a full-day walkout on Wednesday and threatened further strikes as management at Europe’s largest low-cost carrier struggled to rein in …

Recent decisions in the UK on parent company liability cases show the need for law reform

The UK is home to some of the largest multinational corporations in the world operating through integrated networks of subsidiary companies and complex supply chains. Through their global activities, UK …