Castegnaro, member of Ius Laboris

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.

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.

This article provides information for employers with regard to the government's recommendations in the context of COVID-19. The recommendations include:

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.

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.

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.