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We are pleased to share the December edition of our European Employment Insights newsletter. Prepared by Andersen's employment law experts across Europe, this issue provides a comprehensive overview of the latest legislative developments, case law, regulatory updates, and collective agreement trends in 20 jurisdictions.
European Partner Spotlights: Cyprus & Portugal
This month, we feature two spotlights. Nick Tsilimidos (Andersen in Cyprus) discusses the most significant legal and tax developments shaping the Cypriot employment market in 2025, including parallel employment recognition, extended maternity leave, new employer notification obligations, and tax incentives for highly compensated employees. José Mota Soares (Andersen in Portugal) explores Portugal's controversial "Work XXI" labor reform draft bill, covering proposed changes to working-time banks, dismissal rules, term contracts, and breastfeeding leave.
Highlights from the December issue include:
- Albania – New gender equality law aligns with EU standards, requiring employers to adopt anti-harassment regulations, provide mandatory training, and introduce flexible work options.
- Belgium – Budget deal introduces "cent index" limiting full wage indexation to salaries up to €4,000/month; Flanders creates "fast lane" for highly skilled foreign workers.
- Czech Republic – New digital portal for workplace injury reporting from January 2026; mandatory 4% employer pension contributions for risk professions.
- Finland – Proposed lower dismissal threshold (from "justified and weighty" to "justified" reason); fixed-term contracts up to 1 year permitted without justification for first-time hires.
- Poland – Supreme Court rules that workplace conflict alone is not mobbing; digital residence applications for foreigners; draft Pay Transparency Directive implementation.
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On the occasion of Christmas, we wish you peaceful, joyful, and family-filled holidays, as well as success and prosperity in the year ahead.
