Welcome to this latest edition of the Generation 2004 newsletter. We start with an outline of the unknowns on the very-short-notice permanent closure of the HTC building in Luxembourg [1]. In response to your input, we clarify the process for interim staff to attend training [2], look at the discriminatory treatment given to AST/SC colleagues at the EEAS [3] and the unnecessary sharing of personal information in Sysper [4]. We offer a workshop webinar on the AD 6 competition [5], explain how the 4.5% salary adjustment works [6] and remind you to use up the 10 TWA days [7]. We also take a look at two ongoing Court cases which have the potential to set precedents for many of us. The first deals with the long-running Picard case which relates to pension and retirement rights lost by a contract agent colleague on renewing his contract: When is an upgrade not an upgrade? [8] The second case is more recent and relates to the very topical reimbursement of teleworking expenses: the Court says ‘no’ [9].
Enjoy the reading and get in touch [10] if you believe we can help!