Booking.com goes to court to force staff to go to the office
Website Booking.com has asked a court to order its employees to work at least two days a week in the...
Booking.com has taken legal action to compel its employees to work at the company's Amsterdam headquarters at least twice a week. The company's works council has opposed this change, arguing that it lacks a business case. Employees were previously advised to work 40% of their time in the office post-lockdown, but many remain fully remote.
The company contends that in-office work improves teamwork and productivity, citing staff surveys. The works council contends that compelling staff to be in the office twice a week is unnecessary. The altered work schedule would allow employees to select their in-office days, either as a team or individually.
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