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Italy: Council of Ministers agrees to reform the law on security at work
On March 27, the Council of Ministers approved the guidelines of the decree-law which amends decree-law No. 81/2008 – the Testo Unico on health and safety on the workplace (see our dispatch No...
30 March 2009
Denmark: 45% of people laid off in November found another job within four weeks
Hyperactive employment centers. Jens Anker Hasager, responsible of an employment center in Arhus (the country’s second largest city) told the magazine that, in spite of the crisis, the labor...
26 March 2009
Belgium: the national employment services publishes its 2008 annual report
Compensation figures. The average number of people receiving benefits from the ONEM each month, directly or indirectly, is the same as last year. In more detail, the group of jobseekers receiving...
23 March 2009
Denmark: 3F criticizes the government’s “labor package”
“We cannot stop bad weather, but quick and targeted action may lessen damages.” This is how Minister of Labor Claus Hjort Frederiksen presented, on March 19, its four initiatives to support...
23 March 2009
Poland: collective action threatens the mining sector
Planet Labor, March 20, 2009, No. 090309 – www.planetlabor.com
20 March 2009
Switzerland: skilled labor exchange hotline
Planet Labor, March 20, 2009, No. 090310 – www.planetlabor.com
19 March 2009
Czech Republic: decree limits temp agencies’ employment of foreigners
The Czech Government has issued a decree, which will come into force on March 27, 2009, by means of which it limits temporary work agencies’ employment of foreign employees (non-EU citizens)...
18 March 2009
Slovakia: government and employers sign a memorandum of understanding on cooperation to downplay the impact of the crisis
Planet Labor, March 19, 2009, No. 090297 – www.planetlabor.com
18 March 2009
Germany: half of Siemens’ German employees take part in the new spinoff program
On March 14, 2009, Siemens confirmed that the spinoff program launched last fall was a big success for around 132.000 German workers of the firm. After the “slush funds scandal”, Siemens wants to...
18 March 2009
Ireland: Waterford Crystal sit-in enters sixth week
Fears of being bought by a private equity fund. The world-famous Waterford Wedgewood Group, which produces Wedgewood Crystal in Kilbarry, County Waterford in the Republic of Ireland, as well as...
11 March 2009
EU: the chemistry social partners publish a joint declaration on partial unemployment and better skills
In a short joint declaration, the workgroup on apprenticeship and lifelong learning established within the sectoral social dialogue committee, the European Chemical Employers Group (ECEG) and the...
10 March 2009
Netherlands: FNV and Allies summons Unilever to court
Planet Labor, March 11, 2009, No. 090262 – www.planetlabor.com
10 March 2009
Slovenia: household appliance manufacturer Gorenje, the jewel of the country’s economy, launches a voluntary leave program
Voluntary leaves. Gorenje group employs about 11.600 people according to publicly available information. It intends to cut 400-500 jobs, using soft measures such as retirement or consensual...
10 March 2009
Great Britain: lowest wage agreements in ten years in the manufacturing sector
According to the EEF’s regular pay survey of its 6,000-strong members within the engineering, manufacturing and technology industries, the average level of wage increases in the manufacturing...
9 March 2009
Sweden: the metalworkers’ union signs an agreement allowing to lower wages to avoid redundancies
Planet Labor, March 5, 2009, No. 090240 – www.planetlabor.com
4 March 2009
Italy: Lombard unions and businesses try the “short week” to face the crisis
Whereas today, March 4, the government is gathering 37 union and employers’ organizations to discuss measures to face the crisis, two Lombard businesses have already established, via the existing...
4 March 2009
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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