The course provides students with a deeper knowledge of current EU labour and social law instruments, of the concept of social rights and their application in concrete work relationship. Concepts of equality in the workplace will be discussed, together with work-life balance, work time regulations, automatic employee transfers, pay transparency and adequacy, immigration, social security, and healthcare.
The curriculum emphasizes the EU's (and not only) commitment to social justice in the workplace, with a focus on how these laws are implemented nationally by selected EU Member States. Students will develop a nuanced understanding of the dynamics between EU regulations and national laws, equipping them with the analytical skills necessary for future endeavors in law, policy, or human resources.
Poslední úprava: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (21.05.2025)
The course provides students with a deeper knowledge of current EU labour and social law instruments, of the concept of social rights and their application in concrete work relationship. Concepts of equality in the workplace will be discussed, together with work-life balance, work time regulations, automatic employee transfers, pay transparency and adequacy, immigration, social security, and healthcare.
The curriculum emphasizes the EU's (and not only) commitment to social justice in the workplace, with a focus on how these laws are implemented nationally by selected EU Member States. Students will develop a nuanced understanding of the dynamics between EU regulations and national laws, equipping them with the analytical skills necessary for future endeavors in law, policy, or human resources.
Poslední úprava: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (21.05.2025)
Požadavky ke zkoušce -
Preconditions: 70% attendance in class.
Written Multiple choice test.Multiple choice questions; students are required to identify the right answers from a set of possible options that are presented to them.
Poslední úprava: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (21.05.2025)
Preconditions: 70% attendance in class.
Written Multiple choice test.Multiple choice questions; students are required to identify the right answers from a set of possible options that are presented to them.
Poslední úprava: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (21.05.2025)
Sylabus -
The subject covers following topics:
Discrimination and Equality: The course will delve into anti-discrimination law, exploring directives that seek to ensure equality regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and disability. Students will analyze how these laws impact workplace dynamics and individual rights. Work-Life Balance: Participants will examine policies aimed at fostering work-life balance, particularly in relation to parental leave, flexible working arrangements, and measures to prevent workplace burnout. Understanding these aspects is crucial in the modern work environment where maintaining a healthy balance is increasingly prioritized. Working Time Regulations: The course will cover various aspects of working time legislation, including maximum working hours, minimum rest periods, and the EU Working Time Directive. Students will assess how these regulations are implemented across different member states and their impact on worker health and productivity. Automatic Employee Transfers: Attention will be given to rights related to automatic transfers of employees, particularly in contexts such as mergers or acquisitions, under the EU's Transfer of Undertakings Directive. Students will explore the legal protections afforded to employees during such transitions. Pay Transparency and Adequacy: The course will analyze the importance of transparency in pay structures within organizations, examining provisions aimed at closing the gender pay gap and ensuring fair remuneration practices across industries. Immigration and Labour Mobility: This section will address legal frameworks surrounding immigration and the movement of workers within the EU, discussing how various regulations facilitate or restrict cross-border employment opportunities for EU residents and non-EU nationals. Social Security and Services: Students will gain insight into the rights related to social security systems, such as pensions, unemployment benefits, and healthcare access, with an emphasis on the interplay between national regulations and EU law. Healthcare Regulations: Health-related policies within the EU will also be explored, focusing on workplace health and safety regulations, as well as access to healthcare services for workers.
Poslední úprava: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (28.08.2025)
The subject covers following topics:
Discrimination and Equality: The course will delve into anti-discrimination law, exploring directives that seek to ensure equality regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and disability. Students will analyze how these laws impact workplace dynamics and individual rights. Work-Life Balance: Participants will examine policies aimed at fostering work-life balance, particularly in relation to parental leave, flexible working arrangements, and measures to prevent workplace burnout. Understanding these aspects is crucial in the modern work environment where maintaining a healthy balance is increasingly prioritized. Working Time Regulations: The course will cover various aspects of working time legislation, including maximum working hours, minimum rest periods, and the EU Working Time Directive. Students will assess how these regulations are implemented across different member states and their impact on worker health and productivity. Automatic Employee Transfers: Attention will be given to rights related to automatic transfers of employees, particularly in contexts such as mergers or acquisitions, under the EU's Transfer of Undertakings Directive. Students will explore the legal protections afforded to employees during such transitions. Pay Transparency and Adequacy: The course will analyze the importance of transparency in pay structures within organizations, examining provisions aimed at closing the gender pay gap and ensuring fair remuneration practices across industries. Immigration and Labour Mobility: This section will address legal frameworks surrounding immigration and the movement of workers within the EU, discussing how various regulations facilitate or restrict cross-border employment opportunities for EU residents and non-EU nationals. Social Security and Services: Students will gain insight into the rights related to social security systems, such as pensions, unemployment benefits, and healthcare access, with an emphasis on the interplay between national regulations and EU law. Healthcare Regulations: Health-related policies within the EU will also be explored, focusing on workplace health and safety regulations, as well as access to healthcare services for workers.
Poslední úprava: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (28.08.2025)
Studijní opory -
Basic literature:
Pennings, F., Vonk, G. Research Handbook on European Social Security Law (2nd Edition, 2023. Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Ales, E., Bell, M. Deinert, O., Robin-Olivier, S. International and European Labour Law: Article-by-Article Commentary. Nomos, 2025
Teun Jaspers, Frans Pennings, Saskia Peters European Labour Law:. 2024. Larcier-Intersentia
Other literature:
PICHRT, J., ŠTEFKO, M. Labour Law in the Czech Republic. The Netherlands: Kluwer. Law International, 2018
PICHRT, J., ŠTEFKO, M. Labour Law and Industrial Relations – Czech Republic. The Netherlands: Kluwer. Law International, 2022
KOLDINSKÁ, K., LANG, R. Social security law. The Netherlands: Kluwer Law International, 2020
Poslední úprava: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (28.08.2025)
Basic literature:
Pennings, F., Vonk, G. Research Handbook on European Social Security Law (2nd Edition, 2023. Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Ales, E., Bell, M. Deinert, O., Robin-Olivier, S. International and European Labour Law: Article-by-Article Commentary. Nomos, 2025
Teun Jaspers, Frans Pennings, Saskia Peters European Labour Law:. 2024. Larcier-Intersentia
Other literature:
PICHRT, J., ŠTEFKO, M. Labour Law in the Czech Republic. The Netherlands: Kluwer. Law International, 2018
PICHRT, J., ŠTEFKO, M. Labour Law and Industrial Relations – Czech Republic. The Netherlands: Kluwer. Law International, 2022
KOLDINSKÁ, K., LANG, R. Social security law. The Netherlands: Kluwer Law International, 2020
Poslední úprava: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (28.08.2025)
