Valentine Azelini

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United States: whistleblowers soon to be handed rewards?

A new whistleblowing programme is currently being trialled on the other side of the Atlantic. Whistleblowers could soon be rewarded for exposing misconduct within companies and financial...

28 March 2024

United States: is 100% remote work nearing an end?

Having been innovators in this arena, a growing number of US companies appear to be backtracking on "full" remote work arrangements and are trying to get their workforces back into the office...

17 July 2023

United States: a law that would make salary transparency mandatory for employers

Since 2021, several U.S. states including California, Connecticut and Washington have followed Colorado’s lead by passing legislation to ensure salary transparency. This forward-thinking...

19 April 2023

US: salary comparison calculator shows the material benefits of trade unionism

Although trade union membership in the US is at an historical low (10.1% in 2022, vs. 10.3% in 2021), public opinion is more supportive of unionism than ever, with 71% of Americans...

15 February 2023

US: despite recent gains, anti-unionism persists

While the signs might suggest that the rate of union penetration is on the up in the US, following the recent creation of unions in several US multinational corporations, the reality of ongoing...

2 February 2023

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Bulgaria: new minimum wage-setting mechanism implemented under European directive

The news. On 25 September, Bulgarian MPs adopted on second reading amendments to the Labour Code setting up a new mechanism for determining the minimum wage. This will now take into account...

28 September 2026

Austria: metallurgy confirms its 2025‑2026 crisis agreement with a moderate pay rise

The news. The social partners in the Austrian metallurgy sector signed a two-year crisis agreement in 2025. This provided for a mid-term review of the situation. This was carried out on 22...

28 September 2026

France: Bayer puts female health and inclusive parenthood at the centre of its equality policy

In a new agreement on gender equality highlighted by mind RH, Bayer commits to strengthening its parenthood policy. Furthermore, the company is anticipating pay transparency and introducing...

25 September 2026

UK: Government introduces unpaid bereavement leave following a miscarriage

The news. On 22 September, the UK government confirmed the introduction of up to two weeks of unpaid leave in the event of pregnancy loss before the 24th week, in its response to the open...

25 September 2026

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Import bans on forced labor products are multiplying

Under pressure from new US tariffs, many countries have presented texts in recent weeks to ban the import of products made with forced labor. A real breakthrough for workers' rights or a mere...

9 September 2026

Germany: a “simplification” proposal for the Corporate Governance Code

In early August, the Government Commission presented proposals to reform the Deutscher Corporate Governance Kodex (DCGK), Germany’s Corporate Governance Code. The proposals are primarily aimed at...

31 August 2026

France: EDF served formal notice for failure to comply with its sustainability due diligence obligations

The news. On 23 September, Greenpeace France announced that it had served EDF with a formal notice for failure to comply with its sustainability due diligence obligations due to the risks of harm...

24 September 2026

Slovakia: a bill to “clarify” personal data protection measures

The news. The Slovak government approved a bill on personal data protection on August 26, 2026. This text aims to clarify existing regulations regarding employees’ rights and...

7 September 2026