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ILO reaches first agreement on issue of living wages
On 13 March, the Governing Body of the International Labour Organization approved an agreement on the issue of living wages, reached during a meeting of experts, made up of representatives of...
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19 March 2024
United Kingdom: government unveils measures to boost apprenticeships
On 18 March, UK prime minister Rishi Sunak unveiled measures designed to boost apprenticeships. To this end, the Conservative government has pledged to cover the full cost of training under-21s at...
19 March 2024
Australia: paid parental leave extended to 26 weeks
On 18 March, the Federal Parliament passed the bill extending paid parental leave, which has been supported by the Labour government since 2022. In line with the government’s wishes, the...
18 March 2024
France: step forwards towards right to four weeks paid leave per year for non-occupational illnesses and accidents at work
Following a positive opinion from the Conseil d’État, France’s highest administrative court, the government presented on 15 March an amendment to its bill to adapt to European...
18 March 2024
EU: member states adopt watered-down due diligence directive at the last minute
After the texts on non-financial reporting (CSRD) and forced labour, the EU will complete its regulatory framework on CSR with a directive on corporate sustainability due diligence. The text...
Supporting parenthood in the workplace: a win-win strategy
Organisations are constantly innovating when it comes to parenthood, with measures such as extended parental leave with 100% pay, support for employees during assisted reproduction, flexible...
15 March 2024
France: how Cegedim uses referrals to recruit and retain employees
French healthcare and services group Cegedim (6,500 employees) uses the Basile solution to fill some of its recruitment gaps through referrals. It's a way of improving the success rate of new...
14 March 2024
Netherlands: public consultation launched on proposed reform of non-competition clauses
The Dutch government has adopted a plan to tighten the rules on non-competition clauses. The bill would require employers to justify the use of non-competition clauses regardless of the type of...
14 March 2024
France: employees will be able to apply retroactively for paid leave for non-occupational illnesses
In a consultative opinion issued on 13 March with a view to a government amendment, the Conseil d'État, France's highest administrative court, ruled that employees can benefit retroactively from...
13 March 2024
EU: Parliament adopts new rules to facilitate legal labour immigration
The European Parliament today adopted new rules on obtaining a single permit (combined work and residence permit) for third-country nationals. These amend the 2011 directive to make it easier for...
13 March 2024
UK: employers may share employees’ personal data in the event of a mental health emergency
The Information Commissioner (ICO), the UK body responsible for data protection and information rights, has published new guidelines to give “employers greater certainty about sharing...
13 March 2024
United Kingdom: new rules to cut labour immigration take effect
On 11 March, the government announced the entry into force of new regulations designed to “radically” reduce immigration. To this end, foreign care workers will no longer be able to...
12 March 2024
EU: platform workers directive gets green light
The Council of the EU has adopted the directive on platform workers, despite the lack of backing from France and Germany, marking the end of a long legislative soap opera. The text, which is yet...
12 March 2024
Netherlands: bill adopted on equal opportunities in recruitment
On 5 March, the Dutch lower chamber adopted a bill on equal opportunities in employment. The bill aims to combat discrimination in the recruitment and selection of candidates. To this end...
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11 March 2024
Ireland: bill adopted to help older people stay in work until the statutory retirement age
On 6 March, the Irish cabinet approved an employment bill designed to prevent employers from setting a mandatory retirement age below 66, without the consent of employees. The aim is to enable...
Australia: government to pay superannuation contributions for workers on parental leave from July 2025
On 7 March, Australian finance minister Katy Gallagher announced that the centre-left Labour government will pay superannuation contributions – of 12% of workers’ salary – for...
8 March 2024
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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