Emeline Vin
Freelance
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As a correspondent in London, I have been covering employment news for mind HR since 2024. I mainly focus on social reforms, employee rights and occupational health issues.
Most read articles by Emeline Vin
United Kingdom: consultation launched on enhanced dismissal protection for pregnant women and new mothers
On 23 October, the UK government published a consultation on enhanced dismissal protections for pregnant women and new mothers, as part of the Employment Rights Bill (ERB). The government is...
- HR
- News
29 October 2025
United Kingdom: German discount chain Aldi keeps its promise to be the best-paying supermarket
The 28,000 British employees of German discount supermarket chain Aldi were handed a 1.9% pay rise on 1 September. In July, the retailer announced that the minimum hourly wage would rise from...
4 September 2025
United Kingdom: government sets about reforming parental leave
The Labour government, in office for just over a year, has pledged to drive economic growth and tackle workplace inequality. Among its priorities is a review of parental leave, with ministers...
29 August 2025
United Kingdom: parliament calls for due diligence legislation to combat forced labour
In July, the UK parliament’s Committee on Human Rights delivered a stark warning: British firms are falling short in tackling forced labour within their supply chains. MPs and peers on the...
Latest articles by Emeline Vin
United Kingdom: consultation launched on enhanced dismissal protection for pregnant women and new mothers
On 23 October, the UK government published a consultation on enhanced dismissal protections for pregnant women and new mothers, as part of the Employment Rights Bill (ERB). The government is...
- HR
- News
29 October 2025
United Kingdom: German discount chain Aldi keeps its promise to be the best-paying supermarket
The 28,000 British employees of German discount supermarket chain Aldi were handed a 1.9% pay rise on 1 September. In July, the retailer announced that the minimum hourly wage would rise from...
4 September 2025
United Kingdom: government sets about reforming parental leave
The Labour government, in office for just over a year, has pledged to drive economic growth and tackle workplace inequality. Among its priorities is a review of parental leave, with ministers...
29 August 2025
United Kingdom: parliament calls for due diligence legislation to combat forced labour
In July, the UK parliament’s Committee on Human Rights delivered a stark warning: British firms are falling short in tackling forced labour within their supply chains. MPs and peers on the...
United Kingdom: employers air concerns over labour law reform
As the UK parliament continues to examine the proposed labour law reform, which aims to improve workers' rights, employers are calling on the government to refine certain measures, due to fears...
16 May 2025
United Kingdom: employers now required to prevent sexual harassment
The Worker Protection Act, passed by the UK parliament last year, comes into force on 26 October. To this end, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has updated its recommendations to...
14 October 2024
United Kingdom: Imperial London Hotels recruits older staff to adapt to customer needs
In the wake of the pandemic, Imperial London Hotels, like many other companies in the hotel sector, is facing a labour shortage. Its solution has been to rethink its recruitment process in order...
2 October 2024
United Kingdom: the parties’ promises on social policy for the general election
On 4 July, the people of the UK will elect their new parliament and, by extension, their government for the next five years. Mind RH has compared the social programmes of the main political...
2 July 2024
United Kingdom: Labour’s entry into the campaign stumbles over workers’ rights
Last summer, the British Labour Party, which is expected to win the general election on 4 July, drew up an ‘agreement for workers’ rights’ in consultation with the unions. Finally, a revised text...
30 May 2024
United Kingdom: companies soon to be required to provide single-sex toilets
On 6 May, the UK government announced a reform of building standards: all new non-domestic buildings will have to be equipped with separate toilets for men and women. Kemi Badenoch, Minister for...
16 May 2024
United Kingdom: Amazon could be forced to recognise the GMB union
Having traditionally been opposed to union representation among its employees, US e-commerce giant Amazon may be forced to negotiate with the GMB union in the UK, following a decision by the...
3 May 2024
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The essential content of the week selected by the editorial team.
France: sectors feel economic slowdown to differing degrees
The latest data on France’s occupational sectors (branches professionnelles), covering the year 2023, show how employment trends are shaping workplace dynamics. After a more favourable period for...
19 December 2025
United Kingdom: Parliament finally passes Employment Rights Bill
The UK Labour government's flagship reform of employment rights was passed by both houses on 16 December after a turbulent parliamentary process. The bill introduces numerous changes to labour...
18 December 2025
EU: social partners in telecoms sign joint statement on AI
On 16 December, the social partners in Europe's telecommunications sector unveiled a joint statement on artificial intelligence. They propose an action plan for skills and commit to raising...
18 December 2025
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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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