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Italy: collective agreement renewed for logistics, freight and parcel shipment sector
On 18 May the social partners in the logistics, freight and parcel-shipping sector signed an agreement to renew their national collective agreement (NCA), which covers almost 1 million workers...
27 May 2021
Great Britain: UK becomes the first and currently only country where Uber allows workers to unionize
Uber has signed a landmark agreement with the GMB union that allows the union to represent its approximately 70,000 within the UK. This landmark deal marks a departure from the ride-hailing...
27 May 2021
Germany: the Allianz ‘Global accelerator program’ concentrates on internal retraining in IT and organization management
In 2019, the German insurer identified that it was running the risk of not having enough managers specialized in IT and organization management over a five to ten year horizon. Instead of...
26 May 2021
Great Britain: employers’ confederation advocating a green jobs focus
In its report released on 23 May, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is inviting UK employers to mobilize as soon as possible towards the "green economy". The CBI’s report: ‘Seize the...
Italy: generational renewal programs pick up the pace at corporate giants TIM (ex Telecom Italia) and Enel
Telephony giant TIM, which has set up a major voluntary early retirement program (c.f. article No.12419), is now committed to making 750 new hires during 2021 and 2022. The bulk of the recruitment...
25 May 2021
Germany: vote on Works Council modernization law is passed
On May 21 2021, Germany’s federal deputies voted the law on the modernization of works councils (Betriebsrätemodernisierungsgesetz). With this text (c.f. article No. 12448), the...
25 May 2021
Italy: second “Sostegni” decree frees up additional €4.2 billion for jobs and combatting poverty
Italy’s second support decree – the “Decreto Sostegni Bis” – was adopted by the Council of Ministers, the Italian government’s executive organ, on 20 May. With a view to redoubling efforts to aid...
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21 May 2021
Germany: decline of collective agreements slows slightly in 2020
The Institute for Employment Research (IAB), which is part of Germany’s Federal Employment Agency, has just published figures on the scope of collective agreements in 2020. These figures are...
21 May 2021
United Kingdom: Boohoo aligns executive bonuses to CSR targets
Having been rocked by the scandal surrounding poor practices at its suppliers last year (see article n°12051), UK online clothing retailer Boohoo is looking to restore its image and has decided...
France: Korian and Monoprix harness government-backed retraining scheme
Following in the footsteps of cleaning firm Derichebourg, Monoprix (part of the Casino group) has signed a partnership with Korian and joined its 'Passerelles' crossover programme. The agreement...
20 May 2021
Germany: new World of Work Council produces controversial initial report
The new council of ‘independent’ experts, set up in 2020 by the Ministry of Labour to advise the federal government on issues relating to the world of work, presented its first report on 18 May...
Great Britain: Standard Life Aberdeen seeks to reduce the environmental impact of teleworking
The Scottish asset management company plans to accelerate its carbon neutrality policy by reducing carbon emissions a further 50% by 2025. On 18 May the company announced a new plan of attack that...
20 May 2021
Australia: a delivery driver secures official ‘employee’ recognition and successfully claims against Deliveroo for wrongful dismissal
On 18 May, Australia's Fair Work Commission (industrial relations tribunal) found Deliveroo guilty of wrongful dismissal. In doing so, the commission found that the former delivery worker was an...
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19 May 2021
Germany: Volkswagen in the east of Germany along with its automotive subcontractors finally set to lower weekly working hours from 38 to 35, matching those in the west
Following extensive lengthy talks with the IG Metall trade union, car manufacturer Volkswagen, Germany’s second largest automotive subcontractor ZF, and Faurecia subsidiary SAS-Automotive...
19 May 2021
Germany: Porsche signs an agreement providing for 12 mobility days per month and 40% fewer in-office spaces
On 16 May, the social partners at Germany’s high-end car manufacturer Porsche announced they had signed a company agreement on ‘mobile work’. Among other things, this agreement provides for the...
18 May 2021
Greece: labor law reform facing strong opposition
On 12 May, the Greek government detailed a wide-ranging reform of labour law that encompasses working time, teleworking, the right to disconnect, paternity leave, strike action and platform...
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18 May 2021
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France: La Poste to launch negotiations for an AI agreement
Following the lead of firms such as Axa, Syensqo globally, and more recently CDC Habitat, La Poste group management will open negotiations on an AI regulation agreement during the first half of...
5 March 2026
Crédit Agricole is to adopt stricter rules on remote work from mid-March onwards. The rules will be tightened for employees, but the maximum number of days working remotely will remain unchanged.
29 January 2026
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
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France: Medef puts forward proposals to improve management quality
On 31 August, Medef, French main employers' organisation, published a practical guide to managerial skills, which it considers to be a driver of economic performance for businesses. Concerned by...
3 September 2026
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AI: uneven integration but a global challenge for the world of work
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in business is profoundly transforming the world of work, and some occupations are now under threat. However, the full extent of its effects remains...
11 September 2026
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France: Ministry of Labour unveils plan to accelerate the rollout of AI
On 22 September, the French Ministry of Labour presented a plan named Impulsion IA 2027 aimed at accelerating the adoption of AI by companies and employees. It contains 12 measures applicable from...
22 September 2026
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Germany: AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt raises concerns over labour supply and workplace cohesion
The rise of Germany’s far-right AfD, which could soon gain influence over migration policy in Saxony-Anhalt and, following elections on September 20, in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania as well, is...
15 September 2026
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Netherlands: towards a ban on housing cost deductions from migrant workers’ wages
The news. On September 10, Dutch Minister of Social Affairs and Employment Hans Vijlbrief (centre-left) sent a letter to the House of Representatives, stating that he intends to prohibit employers...
14 September 2026
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UE: Commission proposes measures to facilitate “fair” worker mobility across the Union
The info. On 15 September, the European Commission adopted a series of measures aimed at encouraging “fair” worker mobility within the EU. It wants to remove the administrative...
16 September 2026