Type: Judgment

Authority: European Authorities: Euopean Union' Court of Justice

Date: 04/15/2021

Subject: The Court affirmed that Greek legislation under which public-sector workers who, during a given period, fulfil the conditions for drawing a full pension are placed under a labour reserve system until the termination of their contract of employment, is not contrary to EU law. According to the Court, the difference in treatment on grounds of age established by that system pursues a legitimate labour-policy objective and the means of achieving that objective are appropriate and necessary

Parties: Olympiako Athlitiko Kentro Athinon

Classification: Equality - Art. 21 Non discrimination

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