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...
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...
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...
Latest articles by Valentine Azelini
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...
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...
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...
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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EU: the Commission will set up an Expert Group on the impact of AI in the world of work
The news. On 22 July 2026, the European Commission published a progress report on the EU-27’s achievements regarding the objectives of the European Pillar of Social Rights, reinforced by the...
Belgium: toward an additional five days of leave following the birth of a child
The news. On 18 July, the Belgian federal government approved a draft bill introducing an additional five days of leave following the birth of a child. This entitlement would be added to existing...
Germany: a national action plan to strengthen collective bargaining
The news. On 22 July, the German federal government unveiled a national action plan to promote collective bargaining in response to the requirements of the EU minimum wage directive. The directive...
Belgium: Government Proposes Annualised Working Time
The news. On 18 July, the Belgian Council of Ministers approved a preliminary draft bill introducing annualised working time, allowing hours to be averaged over a full year rather than on a weekly...
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EU: the Commission will set up an Expert Group on the impact of AI in the world of work
The news. On 22 July 2026, the European Commission published a progress report on the EU-27’s achievements regarding the objectives of the European Pillar of Social Rights, reinforced by the...
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Germany: Berlin steps up efforts to cut “bureaucracy” in the workplace
The news. On 15 July 2026, the German federal government adopted a package of measures aimed at “reducing bureaucracy” in the workplace. The package primarily targets labour law...