European Restructuring Monitor (ERM)
Eurofound's ERM database on restructuring-related legal regulations provides information on regulations in the Member States of the European Union and Norway which are explicitly or implicitly linked to anticipating and managing change.
Collective dismissal refers to the termination of employment relationships with several employees due to economic or similar reasons. Above a certain threshold of terminations, special procedures are required to be followed in relation to information of and communication to the staff affected, notification of public authorities, and the timing and…
Before considering collective redundancies, employers have regulatory obligations to weigh up other options for their employees first. These can range from, for instance, considering alternative possible positions for these employees within the company, to the requirement to discuss the options with employee representatives.
In the case of redundancies or collective redundancies, employers must adhere to certain priority lists drafted based on factors such as seniority in selecting employees for dismissal.
Definition of collective dismissal
Effects of non-compliance with dismissal regulations
Employment protection in relation to business transfers
Obligation to consider alternatives to collective dismissals
Public authorities information and consultation on dismissals
Rescue procedures in insolvency
Staff information and consultation on business transfers
Wage guarantee in case of insolvency
Staff information and consultation on restructuring plans
Severance pay/redundancy compensation
Redundant employees entitlement to public support
Selection of employees for (collective) dismissals
Employers obligation to provide skill development plans or training
Reemployment obligation after restructuring
Employees obligation to undertake training
Employers obligation to support redundant employees
Health monitoring of workers affected by restructuring
Eurofound's ERM database on restructuring-related legal regulations provides information on regulations in the Member States of the European Union and Norway which are explicitly or implicitly linked to anticipating and managing change. The database covers statutory rules, only, and does not include collective agreements or comany-level initiatives. The regulations are described in terms of their content, thresholds, involved actors and who covers the cost (if applicable). The aim is to facilitate a cross-national comparison of the main features of restructuring-related legislation.
Eurofound aims to keep this information up to date and accurate. If errors are brought to our attention, we will try to correct them. However, Eurofound accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to the information in this database.
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Eurofound’s ERM restructuring legislation database offers an overview of key restructuring-related regulations in the EU Member States and Norway. Its content is continuously updated to reflect any changes made by national legislators in response to, for instance, policy shifts, legal ...
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This working paper offers a comprehensive methodological overview of the European Restructuring Monitor (ERM) databases. Even though the methodology has not changed over time, new categories have been added, and the way it has been used by researchers and policymakers ...
