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France: €1.6 billion increase in employer contributions in 2025
After a legislative process lasting more than four months, the social security financing bill (PLFSS) for 2025 was approved by parliament on 17 February. Several amendments have been made to the...
19 February 2025
France: bill allowing cross-border workers in Luxembourg 34 days of telework adopted
On 13 February, French MPs adopted a bill allowing French residents employed in Luxembourg to work remotely 34 days a year without risking double taxation. This adoption brings an end to a...
19 February 2025
Netherlands: deduction of accommodation costs from minimum wage to be gradually abolished
In a letter addressed to the House of Representatives on 6 February, Dutch employment minister Eddy van Hijum said he wants to prohibit companies that offer accommodation to their employees from...
18 February 2025
EU: MEPs call for just transition directive and stronger collective bargaining
On 28 January, MEPs in the European Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Committee adopted a report on the protection of jobs and social rights during corporate restructuring. They...
- HR
- CSR
17 February 2025
South Korea: parental leave extended to 18 months for each parent
On 11 February, the Korean government approved several decrees related to parenthood. From 23 February, parents will be able to take up to 18 months of parental leave each, instead of the previous...
17 February 2025
Companies commit to responsible AI in the workplace
During the AI Action Summit in Paris on 10 and 11 February, several dozen companies agreed on six objectives aimed at ensuring trust in the application of AI. These are in line with the...
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- CSR
12 February 2025
Algorithmic management improves managers’ job satisfaction (study)
On 6 February, the OECD published a study on the prevalence of algorithmic management in the United States, Germany, France, Japan, Spain and Italy. According to the study, it is already present...
10 February 2025
Germany: court rules that electronic payslips and personal documents are sufficient
The German Federal Labour Court (BAG) has ruled against a supermarket sales assistant from the Edeka group who demanded to continue receiving her payslip on paper, contrary to the provisions of a...
10 February 2025
Italy: parental leave with 80% pay extended to three months
The 2025 budget has extended the period of parental leave in which private-sector employees receive 80% of their pay to three months, compared to two months in 2024. Optional parental leave lasts...
6 February 2025
United Kingdom: living wage and minimum wage to rise on 1 April 2025
On 4 February, the UK government introduced a bill confirming increases in the Living Wage and the Minimum Wage from 1 April. The Living Wage will rise from £11.44 to £12.21 gross per...
5 February 2025
Portugal: working group launched to reform vocational training
On 30 January, the Portuguese government set up a working group to propose a complete overhaul of the vocational training model in order to “adapt supply to the needs of economic...
3 February 2025
Netherlands: Senate postpones vote on transposition of EU minimum wage directive
On 28 January, the Dutch Senate decided to postpone the vote on the bill transposing the EU directive on adequate minimum wages into domestic legislation. This decision follows the submission on...
29 January 2025
Switzerland: popular initiative in favour of equal ‘family leave’
An alliance of representatives from business, social and political circles, including the Green Liberal Party (PVL), is proposing the creation of 18 weeks’ paid “family leave”...
28 January 2025
United Kingdom: new CAC decision on videoconferencing in European Works Councils
On 23 December, the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) handed down a decision on the holding of videoconference meetings as part of the information and consultation process for European Works...
27 January 2025
Slovenia: minimum wage rises in line with cost of living
On 24 January, labour minister Luka Mesec decided to raise the minimum wage in 2025, in the absence of an agreement between employers and unions. The gross monthly level will rise from...
27 January 2025
France: Safran SA increases remote work allowance
Since 1 January 2025, employees of Safran SA – an entity comprising 4,000 people in the aerospace group’s support and research functions – have been able to benefit from an...
24 January 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
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