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Lithuania: government prepares ambitious rollout of pay transparency
The news. On 19 March, the Lithuanian government approved a draft bill scheduled to bring most provisions transposing the EU Pay Transparency Directive into force as early as 7 June 2026. The text...
13 April 2026
Luxembourg: 3.8% minimum wage increase from 1 January 2027
The news. In late March, the Luxembourg government announced a 3.8% minimum wage hike effective 1 January 2027. This increase will follow an automatic 2.5% index-linked adjustment scheduled for...
10 April 2026
France: government launches action plan to reduce workplace absenteeism
The news. Faced with the rapid increase in the number of sick leaves in France since 2019, Minister of Labour Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Health Stéphanie Rist, and Minister of Public...
10 April 2026
United States: Trump bans federal contracts for companies engaged in race-based DEI programmes
The news. On 26 March, US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his hostility towards corporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies. He signed an executive order prohibiting employers...
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- CSR
9 April 2026
Romania: nearly 7% increase in minimum wage from 1 July 2026
The news. On 12 March, the Romanian government set the gross monthly minimum wage effective from 1 July 2026. For a full-time position (averaging 166 hours per month), the rate will rise from...
9 April 2026
Switzerland: executive proposes human rights and environmental due diligence
The Swiss executive presented a draft bill open for consultation in early April, mirroring European sustainability standards. While the objective is to strengthen transparency and introduce due...
Netherlands: a bill to strengthen the role of occupational health physicians during sick leave return
The Dutch government has submitted a bill to the Council of State regarding the reintegration of employees following long-term sick leave. The legislation aims to provide greater legal certainty...
8 April 2026
Belgium: 3.7% increase in minimum wage
The news. The Belgian minimum wage, known as the guaranteed average minimum monthly income (Revenu minimum mensuel moyen garanti – RMMMG), rose by 35.7 euros effective 1 April 2026. The...
7 April 2026
United Kingdom: second wave of trade union rights reform comes into force
New measures to restore trade union influence came into effect on 6 April 2026. Introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025, the flagship reform of the British Labour government, this second...
3 April 2026
EU: social partners publish recommendations to tackle skills mismatch
The news. In February, European social partners—including the European Trade Union Confederation and BusinessEurope for employers—published around ten recommendations to “improve...
3 April 2026
EU: European Parliament report proposes mandatory psychosocial risk assessments
The news. In a report submitted to the European Parliament’s employment committee on 25 March, MEP Estelle Ceulemans (S&D) called on the European Commission to propose a directive on...
2 April 2026
Greece: minimum wage to rise by 4.5% from 1 April
The news. On 26 March, Greek Labour Minister Niki Kerameus announced a 4.5% increase in the minimum wage, effective from 1 April 2026. The gross monthly amount will rise from €880 to...
2 April 2026
Argentina: judge partially suspends Javier Milei’s labour reform
On 30 March, an Argentine labour court judge partially suspended the "labour modernisation law" following a legal challenge filed by the General Confederation of Labour (CGT), the country’s main...
1 April 2026
Italy: first collective agreement for innovation professions
The news. Approximately 200,000 highly skilled italian employees in innovation, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), and the knowledge economy will benefit from a collective...
1 April 2026
United-Kingdom: Day-one rights for unpaid paternity leave
From 6 April 2026, fathers and partners will no longer need to demonstrate six months of service to qualify for paternity leave. This entitlement becomes a day-one right within the company...
30 March 2026
France: CMA-CGM seeks to adapt professional equality to seafaring roles
The news. On 23 March 2026, the shipowner CMA-CGM (17,600 employees in France) and the CFDT, CFE-CGC, and FO unions signed a gender equality agreement for the 2026-2030 period, as identified by...
30 March 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
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
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
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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France: Medef puts forward proposals to improve management quality
On 31 August, Medef, French main employers' organisation, published a practical guide to managerial skills, which it considers to be a driver of economic performance for businesses. Concerned by...
3 September 2026
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AI: uneven integration but a global challenge for the world of work
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in business is profoundly transforming the world of work, and some occupations are now under threat. However, the full extent of its effects remains...
11 September 2026
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France: Ministry of Labour unveils plan to accelerate the rollout of AI
On 22 September, the French Ministry of Labour presented a plan named Impulsion IA 2027 aimed at accelerating the adoption of AI by companies and employees. It contains 12 measures applicable from...
22 September 2026
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Germany: AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt raises concerns over labour supply and workplace cohesion
The rise of Germany’s far-right AfD, which could soon gain influence over migration policy in Saxony-Anhalt and, following elections on September 20, in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania as well, is...
15 September 2026
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Netherlands: towards a ban on housing cost deductions from migrant workers’ wages
The news. On September 10, Dutch Minister of Social Affairs and Employment Hans Vijlbrief (centre-left) sent a letter to the House of Representatives, stating that he intends to prohibit employers...
14 September 2026
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UE: Commission proposes measures to facilitate “fair” worker mobility across the Union
The info. On 15 September, the European Commission adopted a series of measures aimed at encouraging “fair” worker mobility within the EU. It wants to remove the administrative...
16 September 2026