Works Council of Booking.com challenges mandatory office days

Booking.com received court approval to mandate employees to work at least 40% of their time in the office, a shift from previous recommendations. The company argued that physical presence enhances team collaboration and training, but the works council disagreed, claiming insufficient evidence for improved work atmosphere. This ruling may influence other companies considering similar changes to remote work policies. Despite the appeal, the ruling allows Booking.com to enforce the new requirement, obligating employees to be in the office two days a week.