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ILO Violence and Harassment Convention adopted
During the 108th session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) marking the centenary of the United Nations body promoting social justice (1919-2019), the ILO adopts a new Convention and...
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21 June 2019
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ILO/Agreement on a draft international convention for the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work. Negotiators (representatives from government, unions, and employers’...
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20 June 2019
Opportunities for recruitment and career management being offered by blockchain technology
In an interview on 04 June with David Green for his website My HR Future, HR Tech advisor, Yvette Cameron shares her vision of blockchain storing and managing data technology as it applies to HR...
19 June 2019
France: government unveils its unemployment insurance reforms
On 18 June, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe along with Labor Minister Muriel Pénicaud presented the government’s unemployment insurance and support for employment reform axes. This forms the third...
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18 June 2019
China: progress being made in tackling child labor but problems still persist
On 12 June, World Day Against Child Labour Day, the Hong-Kong-based NGO, China Labour Bulletin, published an article detailing significantly lower use of child labor, but that notwithstanding...
Portugal: modifications to labor code set to be adopted by the end of July
A cross-party parliamentary working group from Portugal’s National Assembly has approved various modifications to the country’s Labor Code, including a reduction in the total duration of fixed...
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18 June 2019
Germany: port operator Eurogate negotiates landmark automation agreement
Social partners at Eurogate, one of the largest port operators in Germany, with around 5,000 employees, penned a collective agreement “on the future” at the end of 2018, following several years of...
17 June 2019
United States: UAW union rejected again by workers at Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Once again trade unionists from the United Auto Workers (UAW) have been defeated in elections at the Volkswagen factory in Chattanooga, a city in the southern state of Tennessee. The result came...
17 June 2019
Netherlands: agreement on pensions reform on its way to becoming law (in brief)
After several years of negotiations, an agreement in principle was reached on 5 June between employers, unions and the government on a pensions reform, which is now set to materialise after votes...
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17 June 2019
Germany: national strategy for continuous training unveiled to address the impact of the digital transformation on jobs
Amid the rapid shift taking place in the employment market as a result of the digital transformation, the rise of artificial intelligence technology, and the energy transition, a first-ever...
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13 June 2019
EU: texts on the European Labour Authority, working conditions and work-life balance definitively adopted (in brief)
The adoption of this trio of texts, which took place today on 13 June at the meeting of the Council on Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumers, was a formality. The next step is for these...
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13 June 2019
Finland: new government set to enact significant changes
Finland’s new government was appointed on 6 June by the country’s president and is distinguished by the level of female representation, including 11 women compared to 8 men, as well as the fact...
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13 June 2019
United Kingdom: appeal tribunal rules that regular, voluntary overtime hours must be considered when calculating holiday pay
On 10 June, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) ruled that overtime hours subject to normal remuneration and worked both voluntarily and regularly should be taken into account when calculating...
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13 June 2019
International: interview with Guy Ryder, ILO director general, on the issues to be covered at the International Labour Conference
The International Labour Conference (ILC), which takes place every June in Geneva, sets out the main International Labour Organization guidelines and adopts international standards. The conference...
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10 June 2019
Germany: easing of conditions for economic migration
On 7 June, Germany’s Bundestag approved seven bills on immigration and integration, including a bill on the immigration of skilled workers ("Fachkräfteeinwanderungsgesetz"). The law will come into...
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10 June 2019
International: G7 members ready for deeper cooperation to reduce social inequality in globalised world
The labour and employment ministers from the world’s seven leading powers met at the G7 Social, held in Paris on 7 June under the French presidency. The ministers agreed on a ‘Social Communiqué’...
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10 June 2019
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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.
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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...
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France: government submits draft on pay transparency
On 6 March, the French government sent social partners a draft bill to transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive. The text provides details on the implementation timetable, corporate...
9 March 2026
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Sweden: government delays transposition of Pay Transparency Directive
On 11 March, the Swedish government announced it is postponing the transposition of the Pay Transparency Directive. Having originally targeted an entry into force on 1 July 2026, it has conceded a...
16 March 2026
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Germany: menopause issues finally gain corporate recognition
With 12 million women over 40 in the labour force, German companies and occupational health professionals are beginning to adopt support policies for those affected by menopause-related issues...
19 March 2026
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Italy: Deliveroo and Glovo targeted by justice over courier working conditions
The Milan Public Prosecutor's Office has ordered two of Italy's leading food delivery platforms, Foodinho (Glovo) and Deliveroo, to be placed under judicial administration. According to...
9 March 2026
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Denmark: government launches transposition of the Pay Transparency Directive
On 26 February, the Danish government submitted a draft bill to transpose the Pay Transparency Directive for consultation until 27 March. The bill sets an implementation date of 1 January 2027...
11 March 2026
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Valérie Decaux (La Poste): “Our older workers policy is based on individualisation to move beyond age-related-stigmatisation”
La Poste Group (nearly 200,000 employees in France) unveiled its first senior employment agreement in late February. The text outlines measures for early retirement assistance, workplace...
10 March 2026