Type: Judgment

Authority: European Authorities: Euopean Union' Court of Justice

Date: 07/15/2021

Subject: The Court affirmed that a prohibition on wearing any visible form of expression of political, philosophical or religious beliefs in the workplace may be justified by the employer’s need to present a neutral image towards customers or to prevent social disputes. However, that justification must correspond to a genuine need on the part of the employer and, in reconciling the rights and interests at issue, the national courts may take into account the specific context of their Member State and, in particular, more favourable national provisions on the protection of freedom of religion

Parties: WABE

Classification: Freedoms - Art. 10 Freedom of religion - Art. 16 Freedom to conduct a business

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