Denmark: three employment-related bills on the agenda for 2025-2026 parliamentary session National legislation Early retirement is becoming increasingly popular in Germany. However, more and more often, people who opt for this scheme then go on to receive benefits designed to keep older people in work. While this combination is advantageous for pensioners who continue to work, it could prove costly and counterproductive for the federal government and companies in sectors facing a shortage of skilled labour. Criticism is on the rise.
Réglementaire Greece: parliament adopts 13-hour working day National legislation Greece’s parliament approved a bill to liberalise labour rules on 16 October. The legislation allows employers to hire more easily, expands overtime, and permits working days of up to 13 hours with the same employer. It also enables the splitting of annual paid leave and gives parents the option to work a four-day week.
Argentina: Milei outlines main points of planned labour reform National legislation Argentina’s libertarian president, Javier Milei, unveiled his labour reform plans on 10 October during a visit to a metal processing plant in San Nicolás, around 230 kilometres from Buenos Aires.…
Candice Guillot (Talan): “Our recruiters save just over 80 hours per year on administrative tasks thanks to AI” Candice Guillot, group director of employee experience and HR performance at Talan (7,000 employees), outlines for mind RH her vision and strategy for introducing artificial intelligence at the company. She explains how the use of AI enables the technology-driven transformation and innovation consulting firm to "maximise the efficiency" of its employees, make "more informed decisions" and "enhance" its performance.
Germany: ‘active retirement’ law adopted to encourage seniors to remain in the workforce National legislation On 15 October, Germany’s cabinet approved draft legislation on ‘active retirement‘, which is expected to pass swiftly through Parliament.…
Réglementaire Switzerland: National Council relaxes remote work rules and introduces right to disconnect National legislation Swiss federal lawmakers have voted by a wide margin to extend the framework governing remote working, aiming to "better reflect the opportunities offered by digitalisation" and promote a healthier work–life balance. However, socialist and green MPs, who form a small minority, warned that the move could allow employers to exert greater influence over workers’ personal lives.
Italy: EU’s first law on artificial intelligence adopted in application of AI Act National legislation The Italian delegation law on artificial intelligence, in force since 10 October, is the first legislative framework in the EU on the development,…
Réglementaire EU: social partners once again divided on telework initiative European legislation Europe’s main social partners have published their contribution to the second phase of consultation on teleworking and the right to disconnect. In its response, the European Trade Union Confederation reiterates its commitment to a legally binding instrument to “protect workers”.…
France: austerity measures proposed in social security financing bill for 2026 National legislation Limits on sick leave, the end of social security exemptions for apprentices, and the introduction of additional birth leave: the 2026 social security financing bill, presented to parliament on 14 October, includes several HR-related measures. Overall, these provisions aim to curb social spending.
France: government proposes suspending pension reform National legislation French prime minister Sébastien Lecornu, reappointed on 10 October after resigning four days earlier, delivered his general policy speech to the National Assembly on 14 October. He announced the suspension of the 2023 pension reform — which raised the legal retirement age from 62 to 64 — and proposed reopening discussions on the future of the pension system amid the threat of a no-confidence vote. He also pledged to strengthen codetermination and step up efforts to combat social fraud.
