European Employment Law Handbooks: Now Available

Jo Edgley

Dominic Wrench

Jo Edgley, Dominic Wrench

1m read
October 31, 2023

We are pleased to announce the launch of our European employment law handbooks for 2023/24.

Now more than ever, it’s vital to understand the current legal and regulatory landscape to help you navigate local employment law and HR issues. In our handbooks, we:

Explore key employment laws across Europe.
Provide practical insights for navigating the continent’s diverse employment landscape.
Enable you to operate more efficiently by saving you time researching laws and guiding you to make informed decisions to benefit your business.

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Whilst many European employment laws are broadly similar, there are significant differences from country to country.

Use the form below to choose your preferred handbook for one of 12 European countries: Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or the United Kingdom.

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To download your preferred handbook(s), please complete the form below.

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