News Department of Private, Business & Labour Law (PBLL)
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In-Work Poverty in Europe conference on 26 january 2023
15th December 2022Paul Schoukens, Ane Aranguiz, Mijke Houwerzijl and Nuna Zekić will be speakers during the forthcoming International Conference on ' In-Work Poverty in Europe' on January 26 in Brussels.
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ELI Young Lawyers Award
15th December 2022The ELI Young Lawyers Award was established in 2016 to give voice to young lawyers while fulfilling ELI’s core mission of improving the quality of law in Europe.
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Blog by Nuna Zekić on non-compete clauses in employment contracts
05th December 2022Nuna Zekić wrote a blog on non-compete clauses in employment contracts. They are frequently used in many countries even when employees have no access to employer's trade secrets or other intangible assets
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Ane Aranguiz published a new article: ‘National Recovery and Resilience Plan: Spain’ Italian Labour Law e-Journal, Vol. 15 No. 1S (2022): Special Issue - The NextGeneration EU in Action: Impact on Social and Labour Policies
22nd November 2022This contribution studies the National Recovery and Resilience Plan presented by Spain to access the NGEU financial support. It focuses particularly on the social and labour reforms presented therein and puts these in the broader context of the EU governance and political framework.
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Jan Cremers speaker at 30th anniversary of Belgian-Dutch cooperation of trade unions in the border region
21st November 2022Last weekend, Jan Cremers had the opportunity to make a brief contribution at the 30th anniversary of the Belgian-Dutch cooperation of trade unions in the border region.
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Presentation of the new Yearbook Corporate Governance - Christoph van der Elst
18th November 2022On November 24, the presentation of the new Yearbook of Corporate Governance will be in Amstelveen, to which Christoph van der Elst had the honour of contributing with a paper on long-term shareholder engagement.
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‘Protecting gig economy workers in the EU: A labour and social law perspective'’ in Ness, I., The Routledge Handbook of the gig economy, (Routledge, 2022) - Ane Aranguiz
01st November 2022Because they do not fit in the traditional parameters of employment, there remain huge discrepancies in the EU as to how to categorize gig economy workers. While some actors claim that they ought to be considered workers, others defend that they are self-employed.
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FN v. Universiteit Antwerpen: The cold shoulder on the principles of effet utile and pro rata temporis - Ane Aranguiz
01st November 2022This contribution studies the Court's position in the recent judgment FN v. Universiteit Antwerpen (May 2022), dealing with the interpretation of the Framework Agreements on fixed-term and part-time work in higher education. It looks into the four referred questions and provides a critical analysis of its reasoning.
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PhD Seminar on Sustainability Law 2022, University of Oslo, Faculty of Law "Shifting Corporate Conscience"
28th October 2022Trisha Cruz presented her PhD Research at the 2022 PhD Seminar on Sustainability Law, which was held at the University of Oslo, Faculty of Law.
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Koç University Law School - Case Law Symposium: Recent Developments in Domestic, International, and Foreign Judiciaries
28th October 2022Sanita van Wyk was recently a panellist at the Koç University Law School Case Law Symposium.
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Tilburg University remains best Dutch university for Law according to THE World University Rankings 2023 by subject
26th October 2022Tilburg University has confirmed its international reputation for teaching and research within the fields of Business & Economics, Law and Psychology with top-50 positions worldwide in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023 by subject. With a 21st position worldwide in the THE subject ranking for Law, Tilburg University is among the world leaders in this field.
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Inclusive HR policy for immigrant workers desperately needed
26th September 2022In some industries, migrant workers are performing essential functions these days. In companies' HR policies, however, this does not translate into appropriate care and attention. Dr. Jan Cremers advocates a much more active role for HR management to improve the social protection of migrant workers and prevent abuse.
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Just published: Shareholder Engagement and Voting | Cambridge University Press | Christoph Van der Elst – Anne Lafarre
19th September 2022This pioneering book provides insights into what rights these shareholders have and how the shareholders of companies in nineteen different jurisdictions participate in corporate life through voting and engaging.
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Tronel Joubert speaker at the International Consumer Law Conference 2022
19th September 2022Tronel Joubert had the privilege of attending and presenting at the University of Pretoria International Consumer Law Conference 2022.
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André van Rijs appointed member of the Examinations Appeals Board
19th September 2022The Executive Board has decided to appoint André van Rijs as (deputy) member of the Examination Appeals Board (CBE), the Objections and Appeals Advisory Board (CABB), the Employee Disputes Committee (GCW) and the Complaints Committee on Undesirable Behaviour (KOG) with retroactive effect from 1 September 2022.
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Volkskrant article in response to PhD research Steffie van den Bosch
14th September 2022"Large companies remain 'too superficial' about climate and human rights efforts.” That is the title of the news item in the Volkskrant that appeared on 25 August in response to Steffie van den Bosch's doctoral research.
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Connecting HRM and social security helps solve major labor market issues
14th September 2022In order to solve the major problems on the labor market, we need a new infrastructure in which finding work and moving within the labor market goes smoothly and with new securities. Both the government and employers will have to take action, but not without taking into account the interests of each other and of the (potential) employee.
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Nadine Groeneveld-Tijssens appointed Endowed Professor of Appellate Proceedings
30th August 2022As of September 1, 2022, Nadine Groeneveld-Tijssens is Endowed Professor of Appellate Proceedings at Tilburg University. Groeneveld will research the duties, position, and working methods of courts of appeal.
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Information in sustainability reports of listed companies often too slight
25th August 2022Listed companies in Europe are increasingly integrating sustainability into their risk governance processes, but the information they report is as yet too often perfunctory. A mix of soft law and hard law could make a difference in attempts to reduce the risk of greenwashing.
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Just published: Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion in European Union Law - Ane Aranguiz
08th August 2022This book addresses the incongruence between a quite developed EU policy strategy and a well-embedded legal objective on the one hand, and the lack of direct legal action on the other.
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Paul Verbruggen appointed Professor of Tort Law
30th June 2022As of July 1, 2022, Dr. Paul Verbruggen of Tilburg Law School is Professor of Private Law, in particular tort law. In his new position, he will explore the interaction between civil liability and modalities of market regulation.
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Trisha Cruz won 'Best Teacher Award for Joint Bachelor in Data Science (Tilburg University and Technical University Eindhoven)'
07th June 2022Trisha won the Bachelor electives award 'Best Teacher Award for Joint Bachelor in Data Science'
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Cemre Bedir speaks about his research in Postgraduate Workshop on Comparative Law
24th May 2022On 27 May at 09.00 a.m., Cemre Bedir will speak about his research in a Postgraduate Workshop on Comparative Law
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Shareholders questioning the board – Anne Lafarre and Christoph Van der Elst
24th May 2022Anne Lafarre and Christoph Van der Elst presented their current research project addressing the effects of ESG-related questions of shareholders.
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Sustainable finance and the financial law framework in European countries – Christoph Van der Elst
24th May 2022Christoph Van der Elst is participating in a European project on sustainable finance and its financial law framework.
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Tess Bens chair at the EAPIL - European Association of Private International Law Young Research Network
23rd May 2022The EAPIL Young Research Network has held a conference on Jurisdiction Over Non-EU Defendants – Should the Brussels Ia Regulation be Extended? in Dubrovnik.
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Just published: Article of Dr. Sanita van Wyk on climate change litigation
16th May 2022Just published: Article of Dr. Sanita van Wyk on climate change litigation
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Irmgard Borghouts speaker at the Webinar Social innovation through new alliances and initiatives
16th May 2022Irmgard Borghouts speaker at the Webinar Social innovation through new alliances and initiatives: A sustainable and vital society
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Just published: book by Marc Loth
16th May 2022Just published: book by Marc Loth (Private Law in Context; Enriching Legal Doctrine, Cheltenham: Edward Elgar 2022)
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Invisible but not unlimited – migrant workers and their working and living conditions
16th May 2022Article by Jan Cremers about migrant workers and their working and living conditions