Luxembourg: transposition of the European directive on transparent and predictable working conditions

On 26 June 2024, the Chamber of Deputies first vote unanimously upheld the bill transposing the European directive on transparent and predictable working conditions. Among other things, the text nullifies any clauses in employment contracts aimed at prohibiting employees from working in another job outside working hours, unless the exclusivity clause is justified by ‘overriding and objective interests’ (health and safety at work, protection of business confidentiality, etc.). The bill also...