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 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.…
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.
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,…
Réglementaire France: new measures for the employment of disabled people and childcare National legislation On 14 November, France’s National Assembly definitively adopted the full employment bill. It includes measures for disabled workers. They will not be subject to the legal waiting period for obtaining a new contract at the end of an assignment contract.…
Réglementaire Latvia: minimum wage to rise by 13% on 1 January 2024 National legislation On 14 November, the coalition government approved amendments to raise the minimum wage from €620 to €700 gross per month with effect from 1 January 2024.…
Réglementaire Germany: statutory minimum wage to increase on 1 January 2024 National legislation Germany’s cabinet today approved the fourth ordinance to adjust the statutory minimum wage presented by labour and social affairs minister Hubertus Heil.…
