Trade union delegates may only be dismissed with the authorisation of the Labour Inspector.
This authorisation is also required for the dismissal of a former trade union delegate, during the twelve months following the date on which he ceased his duties, if he exercised these duties for at least one year.
It is also required when the letter from the trade union notifying the employer of the trade union delegate’s appointment has been received by the employer or when the employee has proved that the employer was aware of his imminent appointment as trade union delegate, before the employee was summoned to the interview prior to dismissal.