Cyprus: bill to prevent long hours of work in a standing position National legislation On 28 November, the labour committee of Cyprus’ House of Representatives approved a bill amending the country’s workplace health and safety act (Article 27).…
Réglementaire EU: Commission to retake control over telework European legislation After negotiations came to a definitive halt on 27 November, the European Trade Union Confederation is calling on the Commission to propose a legislative initiative.…
Réglementaire Canada: bill tabled to ban replacement of workers on strike National legislation On 9 November, the Canadian government tabled a bill in the House of Commons prohibiting employers from using replacement workers during strikes or lockouts.…
Spain: new government targets working time cut to 37.5 hours a week Legal developments Spanish labour minister Yolanda Díaz was confirmed in her post by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez when the new government was formed on 21 November. Four major projects are on her agenda, including hiking the minimum wage and reducing working hours to 37.5 by 2025.
Réglementaire United Kingdom: Deliveroo riders not entitled to ‘worker’ status, Supreme Court says National legislation On 21 November, the UK's highest court ruled that, unlike Uber drivers, Deliveroo delivery staff do not have the right to be represented by a trade union in order to organise pay negotiations. In so doing, the five judges charged with deciding this landmark case reaffirmed that the delivery riders are indeed self-employed.
France: La Poste steps up efforts to train employees and apprentices on data and AI Professional development Launched in 2022, La Poste Group's data and AI school is continuing to grow. The first intake of employees retrained internally in these two fields have already graduated, and the school is also recruiting work-study students. The aim is to support the group's digital transformation, thanks to learners who are trained and in tune with its corporate culture.
Réglementaire Germany: bill adopted to provide a better framework for remuneration of works council members National legislation On 1 November, Germany’s federal government adopted a bill designed to clarify the remuneration of works council members, which until now has been determined mainly by case law.…
Réglementaire Cyprus: law to regulate remote work National legislation Parliament has unanimously adopted a new law governing remote work. The text imposes an obligation on employers to cover costs borne by employees as a result of teleworking and to respect the right to disconnect.
Réglementaire United Kingdom: equal treatment rights introduced by EU case law to be preserved National legislation On 7 November, the government brought before parliament a draft amendment to the Equality Act 2010 to enshrine in national law the rights arising from EU case law.…
Ireland: website set up to help companies introduce paid leave for victims of domestic violence National legislation The new paid leave allowance for employees in Ireland who are victims of domestic violence,…
