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European Court of Justice (ECJ), November 21, 2024ECJ 21 November 2024, case C-546/23 P (UG v Commission), Maternity and parental leave
UG – v – European Commission, European case
Summary
Clause 2(4) of the Framework Agreement on Parental Leave (96/34/EC) does not prohibit an employer from dismissing a worker who had taken parental leave where the dismissal was not due to the application for, or taking of, parental leave.
Ruling
The Court (seventh Chamber):
- Dismisses the appeal;
- Orders UG to bear her own costs and to pay those incurred by the European Commission.