This event will be an ideal opportunity to get an update on the most current topics of European labour law such as:

• The concept of employer

• Pay transparency

• Recent CJEU case law on labour law matters

• Telework and the right to disconnect

We are looking forward to welcoming the following speakers and experts:

• María Lourdes Arastey Sahún, Judge, Court of Justice of the European Union, Luxembourg

• Stefan Clauwaert, Senior Legal and Human Rights Advisor, European Trde Union Confedration, Brussels

• Roman Gil Albuquerque, Partner, Sagardoy, Madrid

• Maximiliane Kempermann, Founder, Kempermann Arbeitsrecht, Cologne

• Prof. Emanuele Menegatti, Jean Monnet Chair in EU Social Policy, University of Bologna

• Inger Verhelst, Partner, Claeys & Engels

You will find further information here. Detailed programme available here. The event is planned as an in-person event only.

We are looking forward to seeing you in-person in Brussels!

Constantin Bakopoulos, EELA Board Member for Greece

Pierre Elvinger, EELA Board Member for Luxembourg

Leyre Maiso Fontecha, ERA Deputy Head of Section

Sten Foyn, EELA Board Member for Norway

Dear EELA Members, dear friends,

It has been a great pleasure and a true honor to host the EELA 2023 Conference and EELA’s 25th anniversary in Bucharest, welcoming a record-breaking number of over 500 European employment lawyers in Romania!

This impressive number of participants has been a testament to the remarkable journey and growth of EELA over the past 25 years. We are grateful to you all for your contribution to the success of this conference.

We are overwhelmed by the abundant positive and warm reactions from your side! Thank you all for making this conference so vibrant and enjoyable!

We extend our deepest gratitude to all the participants, session leaders and speakers who have joined us from so many European countries. Your presence, engagement and passion have truly made this event a joyful and enriching experience. The exchange of ideas, the thought-provoking discussions and the connections we’ve all made will continue to resonate long after this.

We are deeply grateful to all the Past-Chairs of EELA who honored us with their presence in Bucharest and made this conference a very special one

Our heartfelt appreciation to all EELA Board members for their great support, which has been instrumental in making this event possible.

Thank you all once again for making EELA’s 25th anniversary such a pleasant event and a radiant reflection of the lively spirit and friendship that define the EELA community!

It is through your collective involvement that this event has been a resounding success. Together, we have created a tapestry of shared experiences and lasting memories that will shape the future of EELA.

We hope that your time in Bucharest has been memorable and filled with wonderful experiences.

We are looking forward to meeting you again in the enchanting city of Reykjavik next year!

With warm regards,

Corina Radu, Romania, Chair of the Conference Committee

Klaus-Stefan Hohenstatt, Germany, EELA Chair

Anna Jerndorf, Sweden, EELA Vice-Chair