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030123 KU Contemporary Challenges of EU Labour Law and Law of Social Security (2026S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Tu 10.02.2026 00:01 to Su 26.04.2026 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Mo 04.05.2026 23:59
Details
max. 40 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Monday 04.05. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM52 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 5.OG
- Tuesday 05.05. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM52 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 5.OG
- Wednesday 06.05. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM52 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 5.OG
- Thursday 07.05. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM52 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 5.OG
- Monday 11.05. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM52 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 5.OG
- Tuesday 12.05. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM52 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 5.OG
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The main aim of the course is to provide students with deepen understanding of contemporary challenges in and discourses of European labour and social security law, including its practical relevance. The course builds on the students' knowledge of labour and social security law and European law. The main focus of the course is on the in-depth presentation of contemporary challenges in and discourses European labour law using decisions by the CJEU and its interaction with national law. In addition, related social security law aspects are highlighted and discussed.The course material is processed by analysing legal basis and relevant decisions of the CJEU as well as by means of practical case studies. Current problems and discourses are taken up and discussed.After successful completion of the course, students are able to address and analyse labour and social security law problems in the European context, to ague in concrete case studies independently on the basis of legal texts and to act as competent discussion partners in discussions with experts and, critically assess developments of European law both from within and without the Union.To understand the contents and goals of the course described above, it is recommended that students already have an advanced knowledge of Austrian or any other national labour and social security law (ideally already successfully completed the Modulprüfung Arbeits- und Sozialrecht), since the course builds on this knowledge. Knowledge in the field of European law is also an advantage. It is highly recommended to also attend the course ‘Introduction to EU Labour Law and Law of Social Security’ by Erika Kovács.Active participation in this course is recommended for the application to the Hugo Sinzheimer Moot Court Competition (for more information see https://arbeitsrecht.univie.ac.at/lehre/moot-courts-aus-arbeitsrecht/hugo-sinzheimer-moot-court-competition/).
Assessment and permitted materials
Students will be assessed as follows:
1. 30 % oral performance in class. Active participation in the course is expressly desired, and students are expected to arrive well-prepared for classes in order to be able to participate and contribute.
2. 70 % final written exam in the form of an out-of-class essay examination, due until 8 June 2026. Students are expected to write a 5-6 pages long essay on a contemporary issue in EU labour law, drawing on course themes and materials. The essay shall identify a clearly defined legal problem in EU labour law, situate the problem within the legal framework on EU competences, engage critically with EU legislation, case law from the CJEU and relevant doctrine, and, where applicable, reflect on the role of the Court in shaping the area.
1. 30 % oral performance in class. Active participation in the course is expressly desired, and students are expected to arrive well-prepared for classes in order to be able to participate and contribute.
2. 70 % final written exam in the form of an out-of-class essay examination, due until 8 June 2026. Students are expected to write a 5-6 pages long essay on a contemporary issue in EU labour law, drawing on course themes and materials. The essay shall identify a clearly defined legal problem in EU labour law, situate the problem within the legal framework on EU competences, engage critically with EU legislation, case law from the CJEU and relevant doctrine, and, where applicable, reflect on the role of the Court in shaping the area.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Attendance is compulsory. Students may miss no more than one class (with apologies for important reasons two classes). Attendance in the first lesson is absolutely necessary otherwise the spot will be given to students on the waiting list (exceptions can be made for important reasons with prior excuse).
The assessment will be as follows:
1. active oral participation in case solution and discussions (30%),
2. written examination (70%).
For a positive assessment of the course, attendance and the achievement of 60% of the assessment criteria are necessary.
The assessment will be as follows:
1. active oral participation in case solution and discussions (30%),
2. written examination (70%).
For a positive assessment of the course, attendance and the achievement of 60% of the assessment criteria are necessary.
Examination topics
1. Introduction: Evolution of EU social policy in the Treaties; Free movement of workers Art 45 TFEU, Regulation 492/2011 on the free movement of workers, Citizens’ Rights Directive 2004/38/EG. Coordination of social security systems: Art 48 TFEU, Regulation 883/2004 on the coordination of social security systems.
2. Working conditions, working time: Directive 2019/1152 (EU) (transparent and predictable working conditions), Directive 2003/88/EC (working time), Directive 2022/2041 (EU) (adequate minimum wages), Directive 92/85 (pregnancy).
3. Work life balance: Directive 2019/1158 (EU) (work-life balance).
3. Protection against discrimination: Art 19 TFEU, Art 21 CFR; discrimination on the basis of gender: 153 TFEU, Directive 2006/54/EC on equal opportunities of men and women; Directive 2023/970/EU (Pay transparency); Framework Directive 2000/78/EC (religion, belief, disability, age, sexual orientation); Directive 2000/43/EC on equal treatment irrespective of race and ethnic origin.
4. “Non-standard work”: Directive 97/81/EC on part-time work, Directive 1990/70/EC on fixed-term work, Directive 2008/104/EC on temporary agency work; self-employed workers and competition law.
6. The Digitalisation of Work: platform work and the gig economy, Algorithms and employment rights; Directive 2024/2831/EU (platform work).
2. Working conditions, working time: Directive 2019/1152 (EU) (transparent and predictable working conditions), Directive 2003/88/EC (working time), Directive 2022/2041 (EU) (adequate minimum wages), Directive 92/85 (pregnancy).
3. Work life balance: Directive 2019/1158 (EU) (work-life balance).
3. Protection against discrimination: Art 19 TFEU, Art 21 CFR; discrimination on the basis of gender: 153 TFEU, Directive 2006/54/EC on equal opportunities of men and women; Directive 2023/970/EU (Pay transparency); Framework Directive 2000/78/EC (religion, belief, disability, age, sexual orientation); Directive 2000/43/EC on equal treatment irrespective of race and ethnic origin.
4. “Non-standard work”: Directive 97/81/EC on part-time work, Directive 1990/70/EC on fixed-term work, Directive 2008/104/EC on temporary agency work; self-employed workers and competition law.
6. The Digitalisation of Work: platform work and the gig economy, Algorithms and employment rights; Directive 2024/2831/EU (platform work).
Reading list
Jaspers/Pennings/Peters, European Labour Law, Cambridge (2024), orSchubert/Brameshuber/Friedrich, Europäisches Arbeitsrecht, 7. Auflage (2025) (e-book accessible via u:search)
Schrammel/Windisch-Grätz, Europäisches Arbeits- und Sozialrecht, 2. Auflage (2018) (e-book accessible via u:search),
Further reading and information on the relevant literature will be posted on the website of the course at least one week before each seminar.
Schrammel/Windisch-Grätz, Europäisches Arbeits- und Sozialrecht, 2. Auflage (2018) (e-book accessible via u:search),
Further reading and information on the relevant literature will be posted on the website of the course at least one week before each seminar.
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