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Luxembourg: can sickness absences justify dismissal?

In a judgment dated 12 June 2026, the Luxembourg Labour Court reiterated the circumstances in which sickness absences can justify dismissal with notice.

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New Luxembourg tax bill on taxation of employee stock options

On 1 July 2026, the Luxembourg government submitted a bill to Parliament introducing a new tax regime for employee stock option plans implemented by qualifying innovative start-ups…

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Supplementary Pension: A Strategic Issue for Self-Employed Lawyers

In Luxembourg, lawyers practising independently are subject to a statutory pension scheme whose benefits are, by nature, less protective than those applicable to salaried employees…

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24/07/26
34-day tax threshold for French cross-border workers: practi…

The Luxembourg Tax Authorities have clarified the 34-day leniency threshold…

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20/07/26
Bonus policies in Luxembourg: what employers should know

Bonus schemes are a standard tool for attracting and retaining talent in Lu…

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Sick leave and social media posting during the World Cup: can employers take action?

Social media can raise questions about the veracity of sickness absence across Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands. While employees on sick leave …

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Restrictive and post-contractual clauses under Luxembourg Labour Law

Restrictive and post-contractual clauses are common features of employment contracts in Luxembourg, particularly for employees occupying managerial or…

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Employers: prosecution authorities can now inform you if an employee is subject to criminal proceedings

Arendt analyses the Luxembourg law of 26 May 2026 (derived from bill 7882B) introducing a mechanism in the Criminal Procedure Code that allows the Chi…

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Index adjusted on 1 June 2026

From 1 June 2026 the Luxembourg salary index is automatically raised from 968.04 to 992.24, triggering a mandatory 2.5% increase of gross salaries pai…

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Workplace moral harassment: key steps for employers

Molitor walks Luxembourg employers through their preventive and reactive duties on workplace moral harassment under the Labour Code: define the conduc…

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Right to disconnect: penalties coming into force soon

Arendt reminds Luxembourg employers that the three-year deferral of penalties under the Law of 28 June 2023 on the right to disconnect ends on 4 July …

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Can a corporate mandate be combined with an employment contract?

The Luxembourg Labour Court (17 February 2026) confirms that a corporate mandate can be combined with an employment contract within the same company, …

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Strengthening the legal framework for job protection plans

The law of 3 March 2026 strengthens the legal framework for job protection plans, clarifies their approval criteria and introduces the terms and condi…

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Bill on the Improvement of Working Conditions in the Context of Platform Work: A Legislative Turning Point for…

Proposed Bill No. 8699 amending the Labour Code for the purposes of transposing Directive (EU) 2024/28311 (the "Directive") was tabled before the Cham…

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Legal framework and practical guidance on Workplace Anti-Discrimination in Luxembourg

Anti-discrimination law in Luxembourg is anchored in several key legislative texts, reflecting the commitment to equality and fair treatment in the wo…

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Key developments and outlook in Luxembourg Employment Law (2025–2026)

Luxembourg’s employment law is constantly evolving in response to both national initiatives and European Union legislation. The reforms introduced in…

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Bill No. 8634 passed: key changes to Luxembourg’s pension regime

The draft bill No. 8634 to amend Luxembourg’s pension regime was adopted by the Chambre des Députés on December 18, 2025. This eAlert sets out the for…

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ILLN - Paid holidays and other paid leave in Luxembourg

Paid leave in Luxembourg is mainly regulated by the Labour Code (Code du Travail) in articles L.233-1 et seq., under the name “paid recreational leave…

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US fund managers: efficient structuring of Luxembourg staff via global employment contracts

US fund managers (USFM) often turn to Luxembourg for EU capital raising and structuring EU-based transactions. The Luxembourg fund vehicles and asset …

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Enhanced salary threshold for the European Blue Card ("EBC") - update

The EBC is the residence permit applicable to highly qualified workers wishing to settle in Luxembourg for more than 3 months to perform a highly qual…

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False medical certificate: stay alert!

The National Health Fund (Caisse Nationale de Santé) recently warned against the issuance of medical certificates, which can be ordered from online pl…

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Upcoming changes to Luxembourg’s minimum wage

The Luxembourg Parliament (Chambre des Députés) unanimously adopted[1] Bill 8459 amending the Labor Code on 12 December 2024. It will enter into force…

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New EU directive on working through digital labour platforms

New EU directive 2024/2831[1] (the “Directive”), which aims to regulate the rapidly expanding digital platform work sector, was published in the Offic…

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Need To Review The Employment Contract Templates

The Law of 24 July 2024 aimed at transposing the EU Directive No 2019/1152 on transparent and predictable working conditions came into force on 4 Augu…

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Collective Labour Agreements, What's New In Luxembourg?

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