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The Commission publishes a communication on corporate social responsibility
The Commission published, March 22nd, a communication on corporate social responsibility and supported the launching of the "European Alliance for CSR". (Réf. 06282)
22 March 2006
Lithuania : ministry of Social security and Labour on increasing parental social security allowances
At present, the parental social security allowance, available till the child fills 1 year of age, constitutes 70 per cent of the compensateable salary. This allowance is calculated from a...
Slovakia : draft laws will have to be tested on the business sphere before they are passed
Draft laws will have their effects tested on businesses, in order to prevent “needless” burdens on entrepreneurs. (Ref. 06280)
22 March 2006
Great Britain: TUC inquires into temporary workers’ working conditions
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has launched an inquiry on the working conditions of temporary workers. The TUC considers that they are among the most badly treated in Europe. (Réf. 06279)
22 March 2006
Norwegian airline companies want to hire in Eastern Europe and Asia
The new Norwegian airline company wants to recruit part of its flight crew in Eastern Europe. In another airline company, SAS Braathens, the same project caused a social conflict which is lasting...
Germany: access to job market will remain restricted for new EU workers during three years
The Council of Ministers (Bundeskabinett) decided, Wednesday March 22, 2006, to extend for three years the transitional period during which workers of the new EU Member States (except for Malta...
Great Britain: a significant minimum wage increase
The minimum wage for employees 22 years old and over will increase by almost 6% as from October, announced Monday the ministry for Trade and Industry, which decided to follow the recommendations...
22 March 2006
Arcelor: Mittal Steel’s management wants to charm European trade-union federations
Whereas the European work's council of Arcelor said, on 16 March 2006, that it was "against the hostile bid of Mittal Steel", the management of the iron and steel group Mittal must meet, Thursday...
21 March 2006
Belgium: new aid to support the employment of people over 50
Starting April 1st, 2006, unemployed people over 50 who take a new job or establish themselves as self-employed workers, will be entitled to supplementary monthly income. (Réf. 06274)
21 March 2006
Schneider Electric opens a transnational negotiation on the management of restructurings
During the conference organized by the foundation Europe and Company, on March 14th and 15th in Paris, Danièle Guyen, director of social relations for Schneider Electric, announced the opening of...
21 March 2006
The ETUC supports French Trade unions in their struggle against the “first employment contract”
As French trade unions have called for a national day of strikes on 20 March 2006, John Monks, secretary general of the ETUC said that the European Trade Union Confederation supports this...
A new committee for sector-based social dialogue in the hospital sector
The European Federation of public services Union (EPSU) and the European Hospital Employers' Association (HOSPEEM) announced jointly, last 17 March, the establishment of a new committee for...
20 March 2006
A study on CSR practices as regards professional equality and diversity in Europe
Vigeo (European agency measuring the social responsibility of organizations), realized for the Observatory of companies' social responsibility (French association which collects information this...
20 March 2006
CJEC: Inclusion of payment for annual leave in the hourly or daily remuneration applied by British employers is contrary to European law
The CJEC condemns regime known as "rolled-up holiday pay" which consists on payment for annual leave by including the remuneration for that leave in the hourly or daily remuneration. (Réf. 06271)
20 March 2006
Germany: government wants to facilitate dismissals by lengthening probation periods
The government is planning to ease the law on protection against dismissals by increasing the duration of the probation period, in exchange for restrictions on the use of fixed-term contracts. The...
Germany: the controversy over health insurance and retirement pensions resumes
Press review March 11 to 17, 2006. (Ref. 06266)
17 March 2006
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Denmark: introduction of a professional ID card for construction site workers
The news. On 3 September, the Danish Parliament adopted a bill introducing a mandatory professional ID card for people working on large construction sites. The card will include, among other...