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EU: QWL and developing skills, the keys to keeping older workers in employment
The latest report from Eurofound, the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, covers a range of positive initiatives in several EU countries, highlighting...
26 January 2024
EU: Commission presents proposed revision of European Works Council Directive
On 24 January, the European Commission presented its proposal for a revision of the 2009 directive on European Works Councils, long called for by the trade unions. The draft text clarifies the...
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25 January 2024
Slovenia: minimum wage rises by 2% with effect from 1 January
On 23 January, Slovenia’s labour minister announced a 4.2% increase in the minimum wage for 2024. The wage level will rise from €1,203.36 to €1,253.90 gross per month with effect...
25 January 2024
United Kingdom: two in 10 employees affected by burn-out (study)
Some 20% of employees missed work last year due to stress, according to ‘The Burnout Report‘ published by Mental Health UK. “Simply put, the UK is rapidly becoming a...
25 January 2024
EU: Belgian presidency proposes to relax the directive on platform workers in bid to break deadlock
The Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU is working hard to unblock the Platform Workers Directive before the end of the current term in office. While the refusal of France and around 10...
24 January 2024
Denmark: employers to be required to set up working time recording system
On 23 January, the Danish parliament adopted new rules on the recording of working time, which will come into force on 1 July 2024. They create an obligation for employers to set up an...
24 January 2024
France: Amazon logistics subsidiary hit with heavy fine for employee surveillance
On January 23, the CNIL, France's data protection authority, made the decision to fine Amazon France Logistique for the illegal use of delivery preparation scanners to monitor employees. The...
23 January 2024
Ireland: Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council launches
The first meeting of Ireland’s AI Advisory Council was held on 17 January. The aim of the new institution, made up of 14 voluntary members appointed by the government, is to provide the...
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23 January 2024
Spain: psychological after-effects suffered by Meta moderator recognised as an accident at work
A Spanish court has recognised the mental health problems suffered by an employee, who was exposed to intense pressure when tasked with filtering the most sensitive content for Meta (formerly...
22 January 2024
EU: Parliament seeks to bolster the mandate of the European Labour Authority
On 18 January, members of the European Parliament adopted a resolution aimed at granting new powers to the European Labour Authority. As we reported after the resolution was tabled in October, the...
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22 January 2024
EU: Parliament calls for ambitious negotiating mandate for the draft UN treaty on business and human rights
On 18 January, MEPs approved by a large majority a resolution calling on the European Union to adopt a negotiating mandate, within the framework of the annual UN sessions, to establish a legally...
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19 January 2024
Luxembourg: new rules for clashing public holidays
On 16 January, the Chamber of Deputies approved a bill providing for a compensatory day off when two public holidays fall on the same day. In 2019, Luxembourg introduced a new public holiday, 9...
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19 January 2024
Hungary: rules for unskilled foreign workers tightened
The new law amending the rules governing the entry and residence of third-country nationals came into force in Hungary on 1 January 2024. The text, which was adopted by parliament on 12 December...
18 January 2024
United Kingdom: companies abandon the Real Living Wage
Financial services group Capita and pub chain BrewDog have decided to stop paying the “Real Living Wage”, as they grapple with tightening financial constraints. Created by the Living...
18 January 2024
Netherlands: minimum wage to rise by more than inflation rate from 1 July
On 15 January, the Dutch government announced an additional statutory minimum wage increase of 1.2% with effect from 1 July 2024. In the Netherlands, the minimum wage is adjusted every six months...
17 January 2024
France: labour law and parental leave reforms on the horizon
During a televised press conference, French president Emmanuel Macron revealed that the government is preparing a new reform of the labour market for the spring. He also announced the raising of...
17 January 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