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Slovakia : Employment agencies adopt a new «client-oriented approach»
Counseling services and financial aid for workers’ mobility will be improved. The cost of employment services provided by the government will increase by 100 million Crowns a year. (Réf. 06194)
1 March 2006
Germany : electoral campaign for work councils is launched
On 28 February 2006, the minister for Work and Social Affairs, Franz Müntefering, launched the official campaign for the work councils elections (Betriebsratswahlen 2006) that will take place on...
1 March 2006
Germany: after 40 days of strike, an agreement is concluded at AEG
After several hours of negotiations and five weeks of strike, the trade union IG Metall and the management of AEG, a subsidiary of Electrolux, worked out an agreement to compensate the 1750...
28 February 2006
France : no official position on open boundaries for now
Only 5 EU States will soon allow all EU citizens to work on their territory. France could adopt an in-between position. (Ref. 06190)
28 February 2006
European Commission and Parliament want to make directive on workers’ posting more efficient
Checking is the major weak point. Deputies want more standardization. (Ref. 06189)
28 February 2006
Great-Britain : 30 years after the Equal Pay Act, a huge gender gap remains.
Women still earn 17% less than men, according to a report of the Commission "Women and work" released February 27th. (Ref. 06188)
28 February 2006
Czech republic : government wants to save LG Philips subsidiary factory
Over 1000 jobs are potentially threatened in Hranice na Morave. The government wants to help financially. But if the factory stops its activities, it will have to reimburse the Czech government...
27 February 2006
Commission report on gender equality in 2006
This report will be introduced to European leaders at the next European Council (March 23rd and 24th). It draws an assessment of gender inequality in terms of employment and proposes some...
27 February 2006
A new universal labour code for seamen
Members of the International Labour organization sign an agreement aimed at improving and standardizing seamen's working conditions. 1.2 million workers are concerned by this agreement. (Ref...
27 February 2006
The non-recognition of service periods in the public sector of another member State violates Community law
Spain has been condemned for violating the principle of equal treatment between Spanish nationals and Community nationals in terms of working conditions. (Ref. 06184)
27 February 2006
Hungary : will regional service centers stay here?
Hungary is a leading destination for companies establishing regional service centers: increasingly, multinationals are moving their IT, bookkeeping, financial and call-center operations to Hungary.
27 February 2006
Germany: minimum wage plan leads to controversy
The press review from 18 to 25 February 2006 reflects the various points of view on the government's plan to introduce a legal minimum wage. (Ref. 06181)
24 February 2006
Bulgaria : reforms due to take place for paid maternity leaves and work accidents
Employers now have to subscribe to a specific work accidents insurance for employees who work in 31 sectors where accidents are more frequent and worse than the average in the country. Also, the...
24 February 2006
Italy : two measures in favor of health and security at work
Several initiatives relating to health and security at work were launched lately. These include the official decrees for several laws that were long expected, and money grants for projects that...
24 February 2006
Germany and Austria condemned for non-transposition of the framework directive on equal treatment
The CJEC has condemned, on 23 February 2006, Austria and Germany because they have not transposed the directive creating a general framework for equal treatment in the employment field. (Ref...
23 February 2006
The CJEC condemns Ireland for failure to transpose the directive on working hours in civil aviation
In a judgement of February 23, 2006, the Court of Justice has ruled that Ireland has failed to fulfil its obligations under the directive concerning the European Agreement on the Organisation of...
23 February 2006
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EU: Commission launches consultation with social partners on quality jobs
On 4 December, the European Commission launched the first phase of consultation with social partners with a view to a European directive on jobs, which is scheduled for the end of 2026. It could...
4 December 2025
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EDF bans alcohol on all its sites
From 1 January 2026, French energy giant EDF (180,000 employees) will prohibit alcohol consumption at all internal and external corporate events, from social gatherings to seminars. The policy...
26 November 2025
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United Kingdom: government scraps plan to introduce ‘day one’ protection against unfair dismissal
The UK government announced on 27 November, in a statement, that it would not be introducing the right to challenge unfair dismissal (without cause) from the first day of employment in its...
3 December 2025
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Poland: bill adopted to amend definition of psychological harassment
On 27 November, the Polish cabinet adopted a draft amendment to the labour code aimed at simplifying the definition of psychological harassment at work, or “mobbing” (Article 94 3)...
4 December 2025
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EU: MEPs demand directive on algorithmic management
Members of the European Parliament have called for a directive on algorithmic management. Such legislation would introduce obligations for companies to inform employees, assess health and safety...
17 December 2025
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Austria: European rules on wage transparency expected to cause a cultural shock
With the gender pay gap in Austria being the second largest in the European Union (18.3%), the Austrian government has promised to introduce a bill next spring to transpose the European directive...
27 November 2025