This sixth edition of the European Newsletter to be issued by the CMS Employment Group provides an overview of Directive 2001/23 of the EC on the Transfer of Undertakings. This newsletter also gives an update on the anti-discrimination legislation and on the need for flexicurity in the European labour markets. Furthermore, we are delighted to introduce CoreShore, a unique tool that helps organisations to carefully select the right offshore or outsourcing location.
CMS is the alliance of nine major European law firms with a workforce of approximately 2,000 lawyers present in 26 jurisdictions. The CMS Practice Group Employment and Pensions consists of more than 200 partners and associates representing the labour and pension law departments of the various CMS member firms.
The labour and pension law departments of each CMS firm have a long history of close association and command strong positions, both in our respective homes and on the international market. Individually we bring a strong track record and extensive experience. Together we have created a formidable force within the world’s market for professional services. The member firms operate under a common identity, CMS, and offer clients consistent and high-quality services.
Members of the Practice Group advise on labour law and social security issues affecting business across Europe. The group was created in order to meet the growing demand for integrated, multijurisdictional legal services.
Employment issues can be particularly complex as there is such a wide range of different laws and regulations affecting them. The integration of our firms across Europe can simplify these complexities, leaving us to concentrate on the legal issues without being hampered by additional barriers. In consequence we offer coordinated European advice through a single point of contact.
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