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European Influence on Dismissal Protection in Westland: What Changes for Glasshouse Growers?

EU judgments strengthen dismissal protection in Westland: stricter discrimination test for glasshouse horticulture, higher sanctions and transparency for growers.

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European Influence on Dismissal Protection in Westland: What Changes for Glasshouse Growers?

EU law strengthens dismissal rules in Westland against discriminatory dismissal. Which judgments of the ECtHR and CJEU affect glasshouse employees and growers?

Key EU Judgments

The CJEU ruled in case C-68/17 that age discrimination is strictly scrutinized, crucial for seasonal workers in Westland's glasshouse horticulture. ECtHR (Romania v. Netherlands) requires effective remedies, relevant for employers in Poeldijk and 's-Gravenzande.

Implications for Westland

  • Stricter test: Proportional reasons required for dismissal of migrant workers in glasshouses.
  • Sanctions: Higher compensation in case of violation, with impact on Westland grower companies.
  • Transparency: Obligation to motivate dismissal reasons, especially in collective bargaining agreement arrangements in the sector.

The WWZ is already EU-compliant, but new directives raise thresholds for dismissal in Westland's horticulture hub. Local cantonal judges in The Hague apply this to regional cases. Advice: growers, engage legal experts for compliance. (218 words)