Jessica Agache-Gorse
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United Kingdom: more and more companies break the menopause taboo in the workplace
An increasing number of companies in the UK are taking menopause-related symptoms into account in the workplace, with measures such as flexible work, manager training, consultation with experts...
United Kingdom: occupational health taskforce launched
On 21 February, the UK government unveiled the Occupational Health Taskforce, which is being launched to reduce occupational illness, combat inactivity and raise awareness among employers of the...
23 February 2024
United Kingdom: ‘fire and rehire’ code of practice to come into force this summer
A year after launching a consultation on 'fire and rehire', the much-criticised practice of dismissing an employee only to rehire him or her on a less favourable contract, the UK government has...
21 February 2024
United Kingdom: investigation into sexual harassment in the City
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK’s financial regulator, has ordered more than 1,000 banks, insurance companies and brokers to detail how many cases of sexual harassment...
20 February 2024
Latest articles by Jessica Agache-Gorse
United Kingdom: cap on City bonuses ditched
From 31 October, bonuses in the financial sector will no longer be limited to 200% of annual salary. The aim of this measure is to make the City of London more attractive, at a time when some...
26 October 2023
Angela Rushforth (Construction Inclusion Coalition chair): “We need to change the perception of women in the construction industry”
At the end of September, a coalition designed to strengthen equality, diversity and inclusion in the construction industry was launched. Called the Construction Inclusion Coalition (CIC), it was...
United Kingdom: employers make a commitment on homelessness
At a time when thousands of workers are facing housing difficulties, 75 employers in the UK have signed up to the "Homelessness Covenant" in recent weeks. By doing so, they pledge to take broad...
Great Britain: Tesco introduces paid leave for employees who are legal guardians
On 26 September 2023, the UK supermarket giant announced the introduction of a new category of leave for employees who are taking care of relatives’ children and for whom they are the legal...
28 September 2023
Great Britain: workers to have a right to more control over work schedules
On 19 September 2023 the UK Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act received royal assent. This text gives workers the right to request a more predictable working pattern or one tailored to...
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20 September 2023
Great Britain: companies urged to get involved in suicide prevention
On 11 September 2023 the UK executive published its ‘Suicide prevention strategy for England: 2023 to 2028’ policy paper, at a time when Scotland, Wales, and Ireland already have their...
14 September 2023
Great Britain: TUC turns to the ILO to challenge UK’s Minimum Service Levels requirement during strike action
En plein congrès annuel, la confédération syndicale TUC a annoncé le dépôt d'une réclamation devant l'Organisation Internationale du Travail (OIT) contre la loi imposant un service minimum.
12 September 2023
Great Britain: Tesco supermarket offers to equip its employees with body cameras
UK supermarket giant Tesco (300,000 employees) is offering to equip every frontline shop worker with a body camera in a bid to counter the sharp rise in physical assaults perpetrated by customers...
8 September 2023
Great Britain: consultation launched on the employment of those with disabilities
Open until 30 October, the government-launched consultation is designed to enable the government to gather views from a wide group of citizens, especially those with disabilities as well as...
7 September 2023
United Kingdom: website for viewing retained EU law post-Brexit
On 4 September, the UK government published the latest version of its “Brexit opportunities catalogue of retained EU law (REUL)”. This site allows all Britons to view the 4,800 or so...
- HR
- News brief
6 September 2023
Great Britain: the TUC launches a new AI taskforce dedicated to ensuring AI is regulated fairly at work
On 04 September, the UK’s Trades Union Congress launched a landmark AI taskforce the purpose of which is to secure a new legislative framework for the fair use of AI in the workplace.
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5 September 2023
Great Britain: a legislative change en route to maintain the principle of equal pay in spite of Brexit
The UK’s parliamentary opposition Labour Party has voiced its concerns over the consequences of Brexit on the principle of ‘equal pay’ (gender pay equality). While UK law...
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- CSR
- News brief
4 September 2023
What you absolutely must read this week
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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Spain: new terms and conditions for in-company training contracts
On 25 November, Spain's Council of Ministers approved a regulation on training contracts. This text defines the terms and conditions for hosting work-study students and interns doing professional...
1 December 2025
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EU: Commission issues first recommendation on human capital as part of European Semester
In parallel with the European Semester adopted on 25 November, which proposes guidelines to member states on economic policies for the coming year, the European Commission has adopted an...
25 November 2025
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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
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Germany: apprenticeship openings fall sharply in manufacturing and chemicals
From 1 January 2026, Dutch collective agreements for temporary employment agencies will alter the employment conditions of temp workers. Agencies will be required to pay these workers at least the...
15 December 2025