Germany :: Are differentiation clauses in collective agreements unconstitutional?

GERMANY Court: Federal Constitutional Court Date issued: 14th November 2018 Subject: Are differentiation clauses in collective agreements unconstitutional? Substance: Granting certain benefits (bridging and severance pay) to unionised employees does not violate non-unionised employees’ rights under the Basic Law [Articles 9(3) and 12(1) GG] …

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