Employment Contract in Luxembourg

When it comes to employment, Luxembourg companies must comply with its local legislation which is the Labor Code, but also with all EU directives related to this kind matters. The Luxembourg Employment Law was enabled in 2006 with the main purpose of providing specifically for labor contracts and situations arising from them. Previously, work relations between employers and employees and labor contracts were governed by the Civil Code in Luxembourg.

Signing an employment contract in Luxembourg

• -          the subordination of the employee to the employer, which is the main element of the contract;
• -          the services to be offered under the contract;
• -          the remuneration provided in exchange for the services.

• -          the indefinite or permanent labor contract;
• -          the fixed-term labor contract, which cannot exceed 24 months in duration;
• -          the part-time contract, which enables an employee to work less than 40 hours per week.

What are the contents of a Luxembourg labor contract?

• -          details about the employer and employee, such as names and addresses;
• -          the date of employment and first day of work;
• -          the place where the work will take place;
• -          the wages;
• -          the working schedule;
• -          the probation period;
• -          information on the notice of leave;
• -          information on paid leave.