ECJ Reference: Vasil Ivanov Georgiev v Tehnicheski universitet - Sofia, Filial Plovdiv (C-268/09)

12 November 2009

The Bulgarian case, lodged on 3rd July 2009, concerns Directive 2000/78 establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation. A reference for a preliminary ruling has been issued and touches upon age limits for employment contracts.


Background
This case concerns Directive 2000/78 establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation. The Bulgarian court asks whether that Directive precludes a national law which: prohibits the conclusion of employment contracts of indefinite duration with professors who have reached the age of 65; imposes age limits for employment for specific posts; and imposes compulsory retirement for professors who have reached the age of 68.

Reference

ECJ Reference (C-268/09)

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