Labor law

In France, May 1st remains theoretically a non-working holiday, but debates surround openings for certain shops. The government announced instructions allowing independent bakeries and florists to employ voluntary staff. Legal challenges at the Council of State contest this measure.

April 28, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The Discrimination Ombudsman (DO) is demanding 170,000 kronor in damages from a bakery in Dalarna. A woman was allegedly dismissed via SMS when she sought to return to work after parental leave. The employer denies the dismissal, describing it as a misunderstanding.