Labour Court recommends permanent handover-day change at Analog Devices BV

The Labour Court recommended that Analog Devices BV permanently move a handover day into the flexi-week, despite opposition from the Services Industrial Professional Technical Union. The recommendation was signed on 11 October 2007. The Court said the change was needed to maintain plant efficiency. It also recommended two €600 compensation payments for affected employees: one on acceptance, and another after the new arrangements had operated permanently for three months. The union had raised concerns including possible overtime loss and reduced flexibility; the company said the change would improve efficiency and work-life balance.