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IMMIGRATION ACROSS EUROPE

A pratical guide
Immigration across Europe

RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE

Prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of religion are a fundamental legal principle in many countries, but the enforcement is a growing challenge. Immigration is changing the demographics of many European states, creating growing tensions between religious freedom and secularism, between religious identification and the idea of citizenship. Multiculturalism as an expression of religious tolerance may present a challenge to ideas of personal freedom defined in a country. In the United States and Canada the founding idea of ‘melting pot’ presumes a blending of difference that is at odds with the desires of certain religious communities. Evangelical Christianity may also vigorously test the boundaries of separation of church and state.
Religious discrimination in the workplace

EMPLOYMENT LAW ACROSS EASTERN EUROPE

Comparative chart including 8 Eastern European Members, law stated as at 31 August 2009
Employment law across eastern Europe

TRANSFERS OF UNDERTAKING

This book is a guide to the employment implications of transfers of undertakings in Europe. As will become apparent, what constitutes a ‘transfer of an undertaking’ varies between member states. However, it includes a sale of a business and, at least in some circumstances, an outsourcing of a function. The book focuses primarily on states within the European Economic Area but also includes information on Russia and Turkey.
Transfers of undertaking

COLLECTIVE REDUNDANCIES GUIDE

This book is a guide to large-scale, collective redundancies (also known as economic dismissals or reductions-in-force) in Europe. It focuses primarily on states within the European Economic Area but also includes information on Russia and Turkey.
Collective redundancies guide

INDIVIDUAL DISMISSALS ACROSS EUROPE

Globalisation requires multi-national employers to increase their understanding of a growing number of national legal systems and local economies. As a result, company management, legal counsel and human resources management are increasingly called upon to consider local laws in their daily work. Of utmost importance to the smooth operation of any enterprise is an understanding of local human resources-related laws. In the current economic climate, understanding how to appropriately handle employment terminations is more important than ever. This publication explains the key issues and principles related to individual terminations across 26 countries.
Individual dismissals across Europe

PAN-EUROPEAN PENSIONS GUIDE

There are advantages to implementing a single pension scheme for a workforce located throughout Europe. Pan-European (or “cross-border”) pension schemes are pension arrangements based in one EU or EEA Member State but with sections applicable to employees based in other Member States. Directive 2003/41/EC on the Activities and Supervision of Institutions sets out a framework for the operation of cross-border pension schemes. This publication provides an overview of the main requirements for the operation of cross-border pension schemes in 17 EU and EEA Member States.
Pan-European pensions guide