Substantial Modifications of Working Conditions and Transfer of Undertakings: On the Choice of the Appropriate Procedural Route for Bringing a Claim

Commentary on Supreme Court Ruling 681/2026 of 21 July

Abstract

The ruling examines a claim that a substantial change to working conditions following a transfer of undertaking did not apply, given the consequent subrogation of the transferee to the rights and obligations of the transferor. Furthermore, the Court rules on whether the procedural route followed was correct or not, and the consequences thereof.