Labor

Can the Employer Unilaterally Change the Place of Work in Hungary?

In its recent judgment, the Supreme Court of Hungary examined the right of the employer to unilaterally determine the employee’s place of work, within the geographical area stipulated in the labour contract. In our article we examine what aspects shall the employer take into account and what are the employee’s rights in such cases, based on Hungarian case law.

Zane Bormane Rejoins Triniti in Latvia as Partner

After spending one year as an Associate Partner with Walless, Zane Bormane has rejoined Triniti in Latvia as a Partner in December 2023.

What is the Tax Status of a Foreign Citizen who Performs Director’s Duties in Serbia Outside of Employment?

A foreign national, as well as a domestic citizen, assumes the status of a self-employed person when performing the duties of a director outside an employment relationship, i.e., based on a contract governing the mutual rights and obligations of the director, unless insured on a priority basis.

Employers with 50-249 Employees Must Implement a Whistleblowing System by 15 December 2023

In June 2023, the Czech Republic adopted the Whistleblower Protection Act implementing the relevant EU Directive with a two-year delay. The law came into force on 1 August 2023.

Prohibition of Parallel Employment

In connection with the implementation of Directive 2019/1152 on transparent and predictable working conditions in the European Union, a principle has been introduced into the Polish Labor Code, according to which an employer may not prohibit an employee from parallel employment with another entity. The Polish legislator has established a strict ban on parallel employment with very few exceptions, which is widely criticized by employers.

Alien Labor in Turkiye

The phenomena of globalization and heightened international economic competition have led to a growing demand for qualified foreign labor in Turkiye. Especially in recent years, as Turkiye has become a target country for migration, the issue of work permits for foreigners has become a hot topic of employment.

Moldova: Modernization of Moldovan Labor Law

Following its separation from the Soviet Union, the Republic of Moldova has pitched upon a rigid labor law system defined by overly protective conditions toward employees.