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Czech Republic: labour market flexibility bill passed by parliament
The draft law on labour flexibility was definitively adopted by the Czech Parliament on 9 April. The text extends trial periods from three to four months and from six to eight months in the case...
10 April 2025
France: incomes of platform delivery workers in free fall
The income of food delivery workers fell by 10% between 2023 and 2024 for the three main delivery companies (Deliveroo, Stuart and Uber Eats) in France, according to a report by the...
9 April 2025
Norway: new measures to facilitate immigrants’ access to employment
On 8 April, the Norwegian minister of employment and inclusion Tonje Brenna announced several amendments to the law on the integration of immigrants in order to facilitate their access to...
9 April 2025
United Kingdom: government calls for input on legislation for pay equality regardless of origin
On 7 April, the UK government launched a call for evidence to identify obstacles to equal opportunities for people from ethnic minorities and people with disabilities. It is seeking testimonies...
- HR
- CSR
8 April 2025
Austria: gradual retirement remains under threat
Last week, Austrian social affairs minister Korinna Schumann (SPÖ) announced in the media that part-time working for seniors (Altersteilzeit), also known as “gradual retirement”...
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7 April 2025
Poland: premature birth leave enters into force
Adopted by the Polish parliament on 27 November last year, the bill introducing additional leave for parents whose child is born prematurely or requires hospitalisation after birth came into force...
1 April 2025
Netherlands: KPN employees can decide when to take holiday
As of 1 January 2025, the 10,000 employees of the Dutch telecommunications company KPN have the option of deciding for themselves how long their holidays will be. The measure was introduced in the...
26 March 2025
EU: heads of state and government press co-legislators on omnibus package
The conclusions of the last European Council, dated March 20, indicate support from the heads of state and government for the competitiveness-focused initiatives launched by the Commission. They...
- HR
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25 March 2025
Portugal: creation of legal leave for endometriosis
On 14 March, Portuguese president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa (Conservative) enacted a law that grants up to three consecutive days of paid leave per month to female employees who suffer from...
24 March 2025
Poland: law passed to limit employment of foreign workers
The Polish parliament passed a bill on the employment of foreigners on 20 March. The text has two objectives: on the one hand, it aims to combat the fraudulent obtaining of work permits and, on...
21 March 2025
Germany: IG Metall criticises Tesla for withholding pay in event of illness
In a statement published on 14 March, the IG Metall union once again criticised the management of the Tesla factory in Grünheide, this time regarding their practices on sick leave and wage...
19 March 2025
France: Carrefour taken to court for possible breach of due diligence requirements
The NGOs Bloom and Foodwatch, specialising in fishing and food respectively, announced on 17 March that they were taking the food retail group Carrefour to court, denouncing “ineffective...
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18 March 2025
Netherlands: new collective agreement in personal care sector rewards flexibility
The social partners in the personal care sector (retirement homes, nursing homes and home care) have signed a new 20-month collective agreement. It will apply from 1 January 2025 to 1 September...
17 March 2025
United States: official review of DEI practices at law firm Perkins Coie
On 06 March, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order ordering a review of law firm Perkins Coie’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices. ‘My...
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11 March 2025
EU: construction industry social partners sign a joint declaration addressing labour shortage
On 05 March, the European Construction Industry Federation (FIEC) and the European Federation of Building and Woodworkers (EFBWW), published a joint declaration on the construction...
10 March 2025
Slovenia: bill adopted to introduce partial unemployment scheme
On 6 March, the Slovenian government approved a bill introducing a partial unemployment scheme. This scheme aims to preserve jobs when a company is temporarily unable to provide sufficient work...
7 March 2025
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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
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...
20 October 2025
On 17 July 2025, BPCE and its trade unions signed a second agreement on jobs and career management within the banking group. The text places generative artificial intelligence at the core of its...
15 October 2025
Italy’s labour market continues to suffer from limited pay transparency and a persistent gender pay gap. The forthcoming implementation of the EU pay transparency directive — still awaiting...
14 October 2025
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EU: Omnibus Directive clears key milestone in European Parliament
On 13 October, the European Parliament’s position on the Omnibus Directive was approved by its Committee on Legal Affairs by 17 votes to six. Regarding due diligence rules, the report...
- HR
- CSR
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13 October 2025
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mind RH analysis – Initial findings from CSRD social indicators
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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Netherlands: ING cites AI as it plans to cut around 950 jobs
Dutch bank ING has informed the employment agency UWV that it may cut around 950 jobs by 31 December 2026. In its notification on 20 October, the lender said the planned reductions stem partly...
30 October 2025
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Italy: European pay transparency directive, a major step forward for businesses
Italy’s labour market continues to suffer from limited pay transparency and a persistent gender pay gap. The forthcoming implementation of the EU pay transparency directive — still awaiting...
14 October 2025
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Germany: EU pay transparency directive to force companies to ‘get tough’
Germany introduced a pay transparency law in 2017, meaning companies are already somewhat familiar with the issue. However, the broader scope and stricter requirements of the EU directive, the...
24 October 2025
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France: government proposes suspending pension reform
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...