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Lithuania: a tri-partite agreement aimed at giving fresh impetus to the country
On 16 October the government, together with employers and unions signed an agreement that intends for several reforms, especially as regards developing collective bargaining and making the country...
26 October 2017
France: the government presents its roadmap for apprenticeships, vocational training and unemployment insurance
This roadmap is the ‘second stage in renewing the social model’ after the first reform of the Labor Code stage, and as sought by President Emmanuel Macron. Following discussions with the social...
25 October 2017
Austria: landmark alignment of blue collar and employee employment status
On 25 October, Austria’s Federal Council, the Bundesrat, confirmed changes made, during the final Council of Ministers session on 12 October by the then outgoing government prior to the elections...
25 October 2017
The third UN working group session on a proposed binding business and human rights treaty gets to the heart of the matter
The Open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) on Transnational Corporations and Other Business Enterprises that is tasked with developing a binding instrument on multinational enterprises’...
25 October 2017
Denmark: Sweden and Denmark agree Post Danmark bailout package
Officially the term used was ‘relief’ but the agreement struck between Sweden and Denmark that pulls Post Danmark back from the brink of bankruptcy involved complicated negotiations, not least...
25 October 2017
EU: European Commission to present a social fairness and equity package in 2018
In spring 2018, the European Commission intends to present a series of legislative and non-legislative measures supporting social fairness. The package will tackle the challenges of labor mobility...
24 October 2017
EU: difficult compromise agreement secured on the posting of workers directive
Meeting in Luxembourg, on the evening of 23 October, and after twelve long hours of discussions, Europe’s Employment and Social Affairs Ministers finally came to a compromise agreement on reform...
24 October 2017
Germany: ‘culture clash’ between Tesla Grohmann automation and IG Metall concludes with compromise
For several months a tough struggle has been underway between the German trade union IG Metall and the US electric automaker Tesla, which in 2016, bought the small German company Grohmann...
24 October 2017
Great Britain: government to begin refunding employment tribunal fees
In July 2017 the UK’s Supreme Court ruling on a case brought by the trade union Unison held that the controversial Government’s 2013 employment tribunal fees system (c.f. article No. 10321) was...
24 October 2017
News update as of October 23, 2017
On the menu : a mediator for the ‘crowdworking’ sector in Germany, OECD highlights risk of UK departure from the EU, employers in California face stricter requirements for sexual harassment...
20 October 2017
Germany: collective negotiations schedule for 2018
In 2018, social partners in Germany will conduct negotiations over salaries and collective agreements, which will effect more than 9.7 million employees. This compares to the 11.4 million affected...
20 October 2017
Germany: Voith reduces the number of works councils at its headquarters amid digitalisation
Voith, the German industrial machinery corporation, will reduce the number of works councils at its company headquarters. As of March next year, when the works council elections are scheduled to...
19 October 2017
Brazil: government creates controversy as it modifies the criteria for defining ‘forced labor’
On 16 October, Brazil’s government published a Ministerial ruling relaxing how it defines ‘modern slave labor’ practices. Organizations intent on defending vulnerable exploited workers have called...
19 October 2017
SNCF: signs amendments to the SNCF EWC agreement
On 29 June 2017, the French rail company signed its first amendments to the 2012 agreement that established its European Works Council.
19 October 2017
Germany: Daimler to offer job security until 2029 as it prepares for restructuring
On 16 October, the leadership of the German automobile corporation Daimler decided to push ahead with the process to restructure the group. The revamp will see the group divided into three...
18 October 2017
Safran signs a global agreement with IndustriALL Global
On 18 October the French high-tech aerospace and defence group signed a global framework agreement on corporate social responsibility and all of the company’s other major social and HR policy...
18 October 2017
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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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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