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Spain: labour market reform on track
On 30 December 2021 the decree-law reforming Spain’s labour market rules was published in the Official State Bulletin (BOE). Parliament still has to approve the text before it can enter into...
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5 January 2022
Great Britain: Saga creates paid leave for employees who become grandparents
The 2,500 employees of the specialist over-50’s insurance group will now be able to take a week of paid time off after the birth of their grandchildren. Saga, which introduced the scheme on 09...
5 January 2022
Spain: Just Eat online food platform negotiates agreement that regulates delivery driver work
A pioneering agreement has been negotiated with trade unions that sets out the working conditions of the home delivery drivers for the online food delivery platform Just Eat, along with their...
4 January 2022
Benelux: Publicis Groupe Belgium & Netherlands offers paid distance learning internships to students across the globe
On 13 December 2021, and in order to accelerate ‘the diversity revolution and deliver projects that showcase society,’ Publicis Groupe Belgium & Netherlands announced the launch of...
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4 January 2022
France: Matmut mutual insurance company renews its agreement supporting those in situations of disability and care giving
The Matmut insurance group has adopted a new company agreement addressing the employment of those in situations of disability and care giving. The agreement, which reinforces its inclusion policy...
Spain: Heineken trials hybrid work model
Dutch brewing giant Heineken has been testing hybrid work arrangements in its Spanish offices, whereby employees can spread 16 hours of remote work across the week at their convenience. The hybrid...
3 January 2022
Italy: main motorway operator involves employees in strategic decisions and implements hybrid work
Autostrade per l'Italia (ASPI), the main company responsible for managing Italy’s motorway network, has taken a step towards co-determination, which is not very common in Italy, with the creation...
3 January 2022
News feed to resume on 3 January 2022
The team at Planet Labor will be taking a few days off at the end of an action-packed year of news. We will resume publication on the morning of Monday 3 January 2022. Our news archives will of...
17 December 2021
Portugal: bereavement leave following death of a child extended to 20 days
The parental leave entitlement in Portugal following the death of one’s child has been increased to 20 days, compared to five at present, without any cut in pay. With this change, Portugal...
17 December 2021
Publicis Groupe offering its employees the opportunity to work up to 6 weeks a year from another country
The French multinational advertising and public relations company is launching its ‘Work Your World’ programme that will give its employees the opportunity to work from any region or country in...
16 December 2021
Great Britain: a passport that can facilitate graduates with a disability as they transition to employment
On 03 December the UK government unveiled the ‘Access to Work Adjustments Passport’, the aim of which is to facilitate university graduates from a background of disability as they...
16 December 2021
Italy: government and social partners define hybrid work for tomorrow’s world of work
On 07 December at the Ministry of Labour the primary employers' and trade union organisations signed a protocol on smart working that defines guidelines for agile work for the future, based on...
14 December 2021
Britain: BT publishes a company-wide Manifesto setting new inclusion targets
On 01 December, the UK telecommunications group unveiled its new plan of attack for ‘accelerating growth through tech that is responsible, inclusive and sustainable’ for the next ten...
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14 December 2021
France: Matmut to prioritise female applicants to senior roles
French insurance group Matmut has renewed its agreement on workplace equality with the CFE-CGC, FO and CFTC trade unions, though not the CGT and CFDT. Renewed on 3 December 2021, the agreement...
13 December 2021
United Kingdom: Uber business model in London judged unlawful
The High Court has rejected a case brought by Uber regarding the legality of its business model in London. The US ride hailing giant brought the case after the Supreme Court ruled in February that...
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13 December 2021
Belgium: Engie Electrabel offers bonus equal to one year’s pay to avoid staff departures
On 7 December, Belgian energy company Engie Electrabel presented its plan for retaining the 2,000 workers at its Doel and Tihange power stations, according to the press agency Belga. The firm...
10 December 2021
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The three representative trade unions at Orange France have until 10 December to validate an agreement on gender equality, work–life balance and anti-discrimination measures. While the text...
8 December 2025
In 2025, for the first time, the universal registration documents of major European companies contain the sustainability reporting required by the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive...
31 October 2025
Candice Guillot, group director of employee experience and HR performance at Talan (7,000 employees), outlines for mind RH her vision and strategy for introducing artificial intelligence at the...
20 October 2025
On 17 July 2025, BPCE and its trade unions signed a second agreement on jobs and career management within the banking group. The text places generative artificial intelligence at the core of its...
15 October 2025
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Pascale Rauline (Axa EWC): “European charter formalises ongoing and accelerated social dialogue on AI”
On 27 November, Axa and its European works council (EWC) signed a charter setting out principles governing the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) and guaranteeing social dialogue on the...
3 December 2025
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Germany: crisis-hit industries cast shadow over 2026 bargaining cycle
In 2026, collective wage agreements for nearly 10 million employees in Germany are set to expire. With upcoming negotiations in crisis-hit 'pilot' sectors such as chemicals and metalworking, the...
2 December 2025
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Bulgaria: government approves bill to encourage sector-level collective bargaining
On 26 November, the Bulgarian government approved amendments to the labour code designed to reinforce the legal framework for sector-level collective bargaining. The reform aims to stimulate...
2 December 2025
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EU: social partners in telecoms sign joint statement on AI
On 16 December, the social partners in Europe's telecommunications sector unveiled a joint statement on artificial intelligence. They propose an action plan for skills and commit to raising...
18 December 2025
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Germany: Erwin Hymer Group’s innovative and award-winning AI agreement
Fed up with negotiating separate agreements for each new artificial intelligence (AI) tool, the social partners at Erwin Hymer Group (8,900 employees) have instead secured a broad, overarching...
12 December 2025
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Italy: new collective agreement for mechanical engineering and metalworking sectors focuses on defending purchasing power
The deal struck on 22 November between Italy’s social partners in the mechanical engineering and metalworking sector brings an end to a long and contentious bargaining process. The agreement –...
25 November 2025