QWL and health

French banking group BNP Paribas is not rolling back on remote work, opting to renew the charter first signed in 2021 with its European works council, UNI Europa Finance and the FECEC (European...

7 January 2026

Luxembourg: pension reform adopted

After months of debate, Luxembourg MPs approved the pension reform on 18 December 2025. While the statutory retirement age will remain at 65, workers will be required to stay in employment for...

7 January 2026

Norway: government cracks down on absenteeism due to illness

On 15 December, Norway’s employment minister Kjersti Stenseng, of the Labour Party, presented measures aimed at reducing the length of sick leave. “The rate of absenteeism due to...

6 January 2026

Argentina: government unveils labour reform

Argentina's ultra-liberal president Javier Milei wants to "modernise labour" with a new reform that has been greeted with opposition from trade unions. Submitted to the Senate on 11 December, the...

6 January 2026

Mexico: government proposes introduction of 40-hour week

On 3 December 2025, Mexico’s left-wing government presented its proposed reform for a 40-hour week (compared to the current 48 hours). The bill submitted to the Senate provides for a gradual...

5 January 2026

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: 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

France: parliament approves suspension of pension reform

On 16 December, MPs in France's National Assembly voted definitively on the social security financing bill (PLFSS) for 2026. Several of the measures adopted are of relevance to human resources...

17 December 2025

France: minimum wage to rise by 1.18% on 1 January

On 12 December, the French government announced a 1.18% increase in the minimum wage, taking effect on 1 January 2026. The pay level will rise from €1,802 to €1,823 gross per month (for...

16 December 2025

Netherlands: improved working conditions for temporary workers

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

EU: Parliament supports creation of 28th legal regime for innovative companies

On 11 December, the European Parliament Committee on Legal Affairs approved their recommendations to the European Commission as part of its preparations for a 28th regime for companies, as...

12 December 2025

United Kingdom: government presents options for reform of non-compete clauses

On 26 November, the UK government launched a public consultation on the reform of non-compete clauses, which it hopes to implement in the near future. Currently, a non-compete clause is...

11 December 2025

France: Orano steps up support for staff facing serious illness

The 2025–2029 quality of life and working conditions agreement, signed on 14 October by French energy and nuclear multinational Orano (13,500 employees) and all representative unions (CFDT...

10 December 2025

Mexico: minimum wage to rise by 13% in 2026

On 3 December, Mexico’s left-wing government announced that the minimum wage will increase on 1 January 2026, rising from 278.80 to 315.04 pesos per day (€14.87 or €452 per month)...

10 December 2025

Netherlands: parliament backs compulsory internship allowances

On 2 December, the Dutch House of Representatives approved a motion put forward by a Socialist Party MP, urging the Conservative government to introduce a mandatory statutory internship allowance...

8 December 2025

France: Apicil harnesses local network to prevent psychosocial risks

Since November 2024, the French social protection group Apicil (more than 2,600 employees), in partnership with the association PSSM (mental health first aid) France, has been training volunteer...

5 December 2025

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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

mind RH analysis – Initial findings from CSRD social indicators

In 2025, for the first time, the universal registration documents of major European companies contain the sustainability reporting required by the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive...

31 October 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