Comparative Labour Law [Jean Monnet Chair of EU Labour Law] - 6 crediti

The present financial crisis and its threats to the Union. Euro: A Currency in Search of a State

Geo-political history of  Europe after Wold War II.  Evolution of the Treaties till the Treaty of Lisbon and its present situation. The social dimension of the European Union.  E.U. legislation and its efficacy; the relationships between different national legal systems.  The role of European Institution (Parliament, Commission, Council) in the legislative process; the role of Social Dialogue and collective agreements.  The Court of Justice of Luxembourg and the role of European Case Law.

Freedom of movements of workers and citizens; Principles of equality and non- discrimination; Health and safety at work; Working time; Atypical workers; Crisis of the undertaking (insolvency of  employer; transfers of undertakings; collective redundancies); Information, consultation and workers participation.

The main reference texts are (the last available edition):

C. Barnard, EC Employment Law, Oxford: Oxford University Press.

in French:

Rodière P., Droit Social de l’ Union Européenne, Paris: LGDJ.

in Italian:

M. Roccella , T. Treu, Diritto del lavoro della comunità europea, Padova: Cedam (the last available edition)

A specific reading list may be suggested during the course