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EU: the European Commission sets out its social policy approach
During consultations on Tuesday June 09 the College of Commissioners set out the main lines of its social program. The Commission intends to work on a basic minimum of social rights in terms of...
10 June 2015
Denmark: the Supreme Court rules that the right to reserve certain conventional benefits for signatories unions’ members does not in fact breach freedom of association laws
The Danish Supreme Court delivered a ruling principle decision where the right of a union to conclude specific agreements for its members during the signing of collective agreements does not...
10 June 2015
G-7 Summit: explicit support for establishing social minima along global supply chains
It is the first time that the subject of social and environmental standards in the labor world has occupied such an important place on the G7 agenda. The summit was held at the Chateau Elmau in...
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10 June 2015
Veolia: EWC agreement renewed
On June 08, the French environmental services company renewed its EWC agreement. In it are laid out arrangements on how members of the EWC bureau can contribute to the group’s strategic direction...
10 June 2015
Poland: Polish Constitutional Tribunal decides rules on freedom of trade union association are too narrow and unconstitutional
The Polish Constitutional Court ruling of 02 June 2015 stated that the provisions of the Law on Trade Unions (LTU) currently in force are unconstitutional in so far as they exclude those who work...
10 June 2015
France: the Prime Minister announces a judicial compensation ceiling for unjustified dismissals
On Tuesday June 09 Prime Minister Manuel Valls presented a raft of measures aimed at promoting employment in small and medium sized companies. In terms of labor law, the “Small Business Act...
9 June 2015
Ireland: ratification of a law to streamline the administrative and judicial authorities responsible for examining employer employee disputes
This reform, due to come into effect on October 01, aims to streamline the procedures and the number of bodies involved in resolving disputes between employers and staff.The current five labors...
9 June 2015
Italy: first foray for Italian companies into ‘brain sharing’
Openjobmetis, an Italian recruitment agency is first to try out temporary sharing of staff between companies. It is convinced that with open source and co-working human resource management will...
9 June 2015
Germany: indefinite strike action starting at Deutsche Post
Services trade union Verdi announced the start of indefinite strike action at Deutsche Post as of the afternoon of Monday June 08. The announcement comes after collective negotiations broke down...
8 June 2015
Germany: fracture lines between business and unions over flexibility and protection levels in the context of digitalization are clearly drawn
The Chancellor gathered the relevant social partners and Ministers together at the Meseberg Chateau (north of Berlin) for the 6th session on “discussions on the future”, focusing on the economy...
8 June 2015
France: the government is committed to taking measures combatting workplace discrimination so that businesses are no longer in ‘denial’
Awareness campaigns, more testing, implementing social dialogue on the issue, setting up special action groups…such is the range of measures aimed at raising the collective conscience and pulling...
8 June 2015
Spain: Nissan Avila factory workers approve a competitiveness plan in the face of union disagreement.
The competitiveness plan includes increasing the amount of work as well as introducing a two-tier salary scale and in return the 130 redundancies demanded by management can be avoided. The UGT and...
8 June 2015
Belgium: the Council of Ministers approves a reform to raise official retirement age to 67 by 2030
On Friday June 03, the government adopted a draft law set out in the government agreement. This makes no less than five the number of draft laws and royal decrees set to change a whole ranges of...
8 June 2015
Italy: following “tough opposition” the confederation of autonomous unions (USB) adheres to the centralized agreement on union representation
After its tribunal challenge to the January 2104 agreement on union representation was rejected, and despite its continued opposition, the confederation of autonomous unions, the Unione Sindacale...
5 June 2015
Netherlands: reform to increase retirement age is approved
On June 02 the Dutch Senate adopted an amendment to the country’s retirement law (AOW) treating the official retirement age, one of the pillar’s of the Dutch retirement system. The text...
5 June 2015
Italy: workers from Alenia (Finmeccanica group) transferred to Atitech will benefit from a clause to safeguard employment for an indefinite period
On 28 May, following significant mobilisation, employees of Alenia Aermacchi approved the agreement, signed the previous day by trade unions, on the conditions for the transfer of their...
4 June 2015
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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