Article L. 513-3 of the Labour Code

Article L. 513-3 du Code du travail

The “Article L. 513-3 of the Labour Code” was initiated in 2010 by the Luxembourg Government, specifically through the Ministry of Labour, Employment, and the Social and Solidarity Economy, and further updated in 2015. Its primary goal is to establish a structured framework for creating and implementing employment retention plans. These plans aim to address challenges related to job security, particularly during economic downturns or organizational changes, by ensuring that measures are in place to retain employees, adjust work conditions, and provide necessary training or reallocation opportunities. The article is implemented at the national level in Luxembourg and the provisions apply broadly across the country and are part of the legislative framework governing labour relations and employment protections in Luxembourg. The target population is the entire workforce of the affected companies, with attention given to older employees. It mandates that any employment retention plan must include provisions that record the results of discussions between social partners, particularly addressing special measures for older employees.