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News update as of September 14, 2018
On the menu : in the US, NLRB presents rule change to its joint-employer standard, abusive language about one’s employer, used in a private Facebook group, does not represent real and serious...
14 September 2018
The ILO presented its draft international convention on ending violence and harassment in the world of work
The International Labour Office (the permanent secretariat of the International Labour Organization) has prepared the texts for both a draft convention and a draft recommendation on ending...
13 September 2018
UN: Treaty discussions restart based on a draft text on multinational corporation responsibility in cases of human rights violations
Discussions on a draft Treaty on multinational corporation responsibility in cases of human rights violations (c.f. articles No. 10416 and No. 9188) are set to restart on 15 October, and will be...
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13 September 2018
Germany: draft legislation set to change life-long training support provisions
Presented by the Chancellor as the first step in the grand coalition government’s ‘National Strategy for Life-Long Training’ (c.f. article No. 10801), Employment Minister Hubertus Heil’s (SPD)...
12 September 2018
France: Labor Ministry presents first review of the ‘Macron Ordonnances’ (President Macron’s fast track ordinances)
On 10 September at an informal national press conference French Labor Minister Muriel Pénicaud presented a summary of President Macron’s series of ordinances that aimed to overhaul the country’s...
12 September 2018
Italy : Sunday opening restrictions clarified
As previously announced by Economic Development Minister Luigi di Maio, Italy is set to row back on what are the currently full Sunday opening hours. On 06 September the Chamber’s ‘Productive...
12 September 2018
News update as of September 18, 2018
On the menu : British TUC calls for a 4-day working week, working time- a Europe-wide topic for the trade union movement?, UK trade unions push for an exit agreement, T-Systems agreement with its...
11 September 2018
Italy: historic agreement preserves the future of Ilva and saves jobs
After months of twists and turns and a final 18-hour round of negotiations, an agreement was reached on Thursday 6 September to save Italian steelworks company Ilva. The deal, agreed by Italian...
7 September 2018
EU: European social partners in the chemicals, pharmaceuticals, rubber and plastics sector launch an online survey on workplace digital transformation
Aimed at the representatives of business leaders, trade unions and employees who are working on Digitalization, HR, and Health and Safety issues, this survey project should enable the European...
6 September 2018
Argentina: digital sector initiatives to retain young talent
Economic crisis aside, Argentina’s digital companies are struggling to hold onto young talent and are developing policies to try and attract them. Against a backdrop of a labor market known for...
6 September 2018
News update as of September 5, 2018
On the menu : IG BCE seeking more flexible working time for the benefit of workers, chancellor Merkel ready to relax dismissal protection for highly paid bankers, Partnership between Google and...
5 September 2018
Germany: the grand coalition government has started setting out a ‘national life-long training strategy’ in concert with the social partners
On 03 September, at the Meseberg Chateau, Germany’s Chancellor gathered together government Ministers and social partners that are impacted by digitalization for the ninth ‘Dialogue on the Future’...
4 September 2018
Greece: after eight years in economic crisis, Alexis Tsipras seeks to restore labor law
On 20 August 2018, Greece’s third and last EU bailout plan that was signed in 2015 after difficult negotiations between Athens and its creditors (EU, ECB, IMF) finally came to a close. PM Alexis...
4 September 2018
Brazil: a new collective agreement for the banking sector
On 29 August, following weeks of protracted negotiations, (c.f. article No. 10775), representatives of the public and private sector banking employees came to agreement with FEBRABAN, the...
4 September 2018
United States: Microsoft requires its suppliers and contractors to provide at least 12 weeks of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child (in brief)
This new policy, announced during the week of 27 August applies across all its US supplier companies employing at least 50 staff and which carry out ‘substantial work’, by which is understood...
4 September 2018
Portugal: law promoting equal pay for men and women set to come into force
The law proposed by the government, which was approved by the country’s national assembly and published in its official journal in August, covers three key aspects: raising awareness of the issue...
3 September 2018
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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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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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Denmark: introduction of a professional ID card for construction site workers
The news. On 3 September, the Danish Parliament adopted a bill introducing a mandatory professional ID card for people working on large construction sites. The card will include, among other...
15 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