Merckx and Neuhuys v Ford Motors Company Belgium (Rec 1996,p I-1253) (Judgment): ECJ 7 Mar 1996

Salesmen were transferred to a new dealership at a different workplace without any guarantee as to client base or sales figures, so that there was potential for an adverse impact on commission.
Held: All these components were ‘working conditions’. The change was substantial because it was a change in remuneration.

Citations:

C-171/94, [1996] EUECJ C-171/94, [1996] IRLR 467

Links:

Bailii

Statutes:

Council Directive 77/187/EEC of 14 February 1977

Cited by:

CitedTapere v South London and Maudsley NHS Trust EAT 19-Aug-2009
EAT CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
Construction of term
The Employment Tribunal erred in construing the terms and conditions of employment as permitting the employer to transfer the employee to another . .
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European, Employment

Updated: 03 June 2022; Ref: scu.161377