Ingmar Barrañon

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Mexico: online platform launched for businesses to report their labour regulations compliance

On 20 April, Mexico’s Ministry of Labour launched its voluntary labour verification programme (VELAVO). It will operate as an alternative mechanism to the labour inspectorate intervention...

25 April 2023

Mexico: Covid-19 added to list of occupational diseases

On 12 April, Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies unanimously passed the addition of 88 new illnesses to the list of occupational diseases recognised by law, a list that has not been modified since...

17 April 2023

Mexico: draft legislation being examined that would require businesses to employ those over 60 years of age

Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies will imminently examine a Federal Labour Lawreform aiming to require businesses with at least 20 employees to have at least 5% of their workforce comprising...

21 March 2023

Mexico: minimum wage to rise by 20% in 2023

On 1 January 2023, the minimum wage in Mexico is to rise from 260.34 pesos per day to 312.41 pesos (approximately €15) in the so-called Free Zone in the north of the country, while in the...

9 December 2022

Mexico: labour ministry seeks to bolster rights of digital platform workers

In August, collectives of digital platform workers in Mexico presented a manifesto to the country's labour ministry in a bid to have their labour and social protection rights recognised. The...

14 November 2022

Mexico: reform proposed to cut working hours and increase holiday allowance

On 20 September, Mexico's ruling Morena party presented various labour law amendments related to human rights. The changes presented to the Mexican senate by President Andres Manuel Lopez...

14 October 2022

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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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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...

3 September 2026

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...

11 September 2026

France: Ministry of Labour unveils plan to accelerate the rollout of AI

On 22 September, the French Ministry of Labour presented a plan named Impulsion IA 2027 aimed at accelerating the adoption of AI by companies and employees. It contains 12 measures applicable from...

22 September 2026

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...

15 September 2026

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...

14 September 2026

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...

16 September 2026