Workplace dispute over remote work leads to third year of sick pay — legal precedent set
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A Dutch court has ruled that an employer must continue paying a third year of sick leave in a case where the dispute centred on workplace and remote work arrangements. The ruling sends a clear signal to FM and HR teams about the legal weight of workplace policies.
FM Radar's 4 takeaways:
- Court orders third year of sick pay after employer-employee conflict over work location
- Sets legal precedent linking workplace arrangements to duty-of-care obligations
- FM and HR must align workplace policies with occupational health frameworks
- Underscores the legal risk of poorly managed hybrid work transitions
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