QWL and health

On 26 February, Spanish Labour Minister Yolanda Díaz, alongside the CCOO and UGT trade unions and the National LGBTQ+ Federation, ratified a model framework agreement for businesses. This protocol...

3 March 2026

France: social partners reach compromise on mutual termination agreements

On the evening of 25 February, French social partners concluded an amendment to the unemployment insurance agreement, reducing the maximum duration of benefits following a rupture conventionnelle...

2 March 2026

Spain: report proposes democratising employee participation

On 2 February, Spanish labour minister Yolanda Diaz presented the conclusions of a report on democracy in the workplace. The document, which calls for employees to be given a say in...

25 February 2026

United Kingdom: five consultations launched on Employment Rights Act

On 4, 5 and 6 February, the UK government launched new public consultations to clarify the terms and conditions for implementing certain provisions of the Employment Rights Act 2025, which is due...

25 February 2026

Argentina: Milei’s landmark labour law reform moves forward

Argentine president Javier Milei’s flagship bill has cleared the Senate after a series of amendments and should be debated in the lower house on Thursday, against the backdrop of a general strike.

18 February 2026

Is generative AI more likely to increase workloads than save time? (study)

An increase in the number of tasks performed, more multitasking, and a blurred line between private and professional life. This is the impact of generative AI on employees, according to a study...

17 February 2026

France: Pay transparency implementation deadlines could be eased

With the 7 June 2026 transposition deadline for the EU Pay Transparency Directive fast approaching, French social partners have yet to see the draft legislation implementing it. The delay has...

16 February 2026

Estonia: minimum wage to rise by 6.8% from 1 April

On 16 February, employers and unions reached an agreement to set the gross monthly minimum wage at €946 in 2026. This represents a 6.8% increase, which should come into effect on 1 April. The...

16 February 2026

EU: trade unions express concern over 28th legal regime for companies

The proposed “28th regime” — a single European legal framework for innovative companies — was discussed at the informal European Council on 12 February. “We all agree...

13 February 2026

Spain: government and trade unions strike agreement on occupational risk prevention reform

The Spanish government and trade unions have agreed to revise workplace health and safety legislation to extend prevention protocols to cover psychosocial risks, as well as risks linked to climate...

11 February 2026

Italy: government kicks off transposition of EU Pay Transparency Directive

On 5 February, the Italian government approved legislation transposing the EU Pay Transparency Directive, designed to tackle gender pay discrimination — a particularly acute issue in Italy. The...

10 February 2026

2026 TRENDS — Social dialogue, a major challenge in the deployment of AI in companies

mind RH is analysing the trends that will shape 2026. Artificial intelligence is emerging as a force that goes far beyond efficiency gains and productivity improvements. It is reshaping tasks...

4 February 2026

Argentina: labour law reform debate kicks off

Argentina’s Congress has begun debating President Javier Milei’s highly contentious labour reform package, which includes proposals to scrap overtime pay, curb the right to strike and give...

3 February 2026

France: Uber ordered to pay €1.7 billion for undeclared work

According to the publication Revue21, the employer contributions collection agency (URSSAF) has sent a 142-page document to the ride-hailing platform Uber demanding the sum of €1.7 billion...

2 February 2026

EU: 21 European countries raised their minimum wage in a year

The statutory minimum wage has risen in 21 of the 22 European countries that set it at national level, with the pace of increases easing year on year but still outstripping inflation, according to...

30 January 2026

France: ‘bonus-malus’ system central to talks over short-term contracts

French social partners opened talks on 28 January 2026 on the regulation of short-term contracts, marking the start of a negotiating process set to continue with three further meetings in March...

29 January 2026

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France: La Poste to launch negotiations for an AI agreement

Following the lead of firms such as Axa, Syensqo globally, and more recently CDC Habitat, La Poste group management will open negotiations on an AI regulation agreement during the first half of...

5 March 2026

France: Crédit Agricole to tighten remote work rules

Crédit Agricole is to adopt stricter rules on remote work from mid-March onwards. The rules will be tightened for employees, but the maximum number of days working remotely will remain unchanged.

29 January 2026

France: Orange submits gender equality agreement – including AI provisions – for union approval

The three representative trade unions at Orange France have until 10 December to validate an agreement on gender equality, work–life balance and anti-discrimination measures. While the text...

8 December 2025

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Ireland: minimum wage increase of 5,6% from 1 January 2027

The info. The Irish government has included a minimum wage increase of 79 cents in its Budget 2027, in line with recommendations from the Low Pay Commission. The rate will rise from €14.15...

13 October 2026

Denmark: government prepares implementation of pay transparency in March 2027

The news. On 8 October, the Danish executive submitted the bill transposing the European Pay Transparency Directive to the national Parliament. The text stems from an agreement between trade...

12 October 2026

China: draft bill to strengthen platform workers’ rights

On 8 October, the Chinese government published a draft bill open for consultation aimed at providing minimum guarantees to non-employee platform workers in terms of pay and working conditions. The...

23 October 2026

Is a global wage freeze at Volkswagen possible?

The existence of an option to implement a global wage freeze until 2030 has been confirmed by the management of the German group Volkswagen, which nevertheless provides no details and refers to...

20 October 2026

France: paid leave for victims of sexual and domestic violence finally adopted

The news. On 13 October, the French National Assembly unanimously approved, among voting members, the “comprehensive bill” aimed at protecting victims of sexual and gender-based...

14 October 2026

Spain: metal industry employers cut sick pay top-ups

To curb absenteeism, Spanish social partners in the metal sector are introducing new clauses into regional collective agreements to reduce the top-up payments made by employers during sick leave...

2 November 2026