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China: government moves to regulate Wild West digital economy
Efforts on the part of the Chinese government to better regulate working conditions in the platform economy are ongoing. As previously reported (see article n°12665), the law on workplace safety –...
17 September 2021
Germany: debate underway over eliminating compensation for unvaccinated employees who undergo mandatory quarantine
How can Germans be encouraged to take up the Covid-19 vaccine? As the nationwide vaccination campaign continues to slowly progress (62.4% of the population vaccinated), several German Länders...
15 September 2021
Spain: BBVA backing hybrid and flex office working
Since 01 September, Spanish bank BBVA has been organizing the gradual return of its employees to its central services premises, via a mix of physical in-office and remote working. Employees are...
15 September 2021
Spain: Telefónica organizes a gradual return to on-site working ahead of the implementation of its new hybrid work arrangements
Management at Telefónica together with the CCOO and UGT trade unions have agreed on terms for employees to start gradually returning to the office as of 27 September. The agreement provides that...
14 September 2021
Italy: and the trade unions sign an innovative agreement geared to the group’s revival and the recovery of the fashion sector
On 09 September management at the Benetton clothing company signed an agreement with the Filctem-Cgil, Femca-Cisl and Uiltec trade unions that focuses on agile work and the right to disconnect...
13 September 2021
Spain: Desigual plans to adopt four-day working week with a corresponding reduction in salary
Spain’s fashion brand Desigual is offering staff a reduction working hours by one day in exchange for a 6.5% cut in salary. The working hours offer applies to the 502 employees of the head office...
13 September 2021
India: Tata Steel recruits members of the transgender community for its mining sector activity
Indian steel giant Tata Steel recently posted job vacancies for heavy earth moving machine operators in the eastern mining state of Jharkhand that were only open to transgender applicants. This...
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13 September 2021
Great Britain: KPMG sets a minimum threshold for working class employees in senior positions
On 09 September the Anglo-Dutch consulting giant announced its ambition that by 2030, 29% of its partners and managers will be from working class backgrounds. This unprecedented decision is part...
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10 September 2021
Spain: vocational training reform promotes work-study programs
On 07 September, Spain’s Council of Ministers approved the final text of the legislative project to reorganize and integrate vocational training, which was prepared in collaboration with the...
10 September 2021
France: Covid-19 crisis boosts wave of new QWL tools
During the HR Solutions trade show, where HR innovation start-ups, specialized companies and clients have all gathered together to meet in Paris, Planet Labor wanted to explore the main tools...
9 September 2021
Mexico: repeated absences from work for family caregiving duties cannot constitute a legitimate reason for dismissal
A court has ruled that the dismissal of a mother who had to take time off work to accompany her daughter to the hospital was ‘unjustified’ on grounds of gender equality and the best interests of...
9 September 2021
China: workplace safety law strengthened yet again
China’s government has amended its Workplace Safety Law for the third time and the text came into force on 01 September. Originally passed in 2002, the law was amended for the first time in 2009...
8 September 2021
Great Britain: be it via yoga classes or free meals, businesses are trying to encourage a return to the office
In order to convince their employees to come back to on site work following 18 months of mandatory full-time teleworking, UK employers such as PwC, Goldman Sachs, and the BP oil & gas group...
8 September 2021
Great Britain: Sainsbury’s admits that its in-store jobs are ‘comparable’ to those in warehouses
Announced on 01 September 2021, by the Leigh Day law firm, Sainsbury’s job-role recognition, which comes even before the judges have made their ruling, is an important first victory for the 3,700...
7 September 2021
Deloitte to provide climate change training to global workforce
Last month the UK-headquartered professional services group Deloitte announced the launch of a digital learning programme for its 330,000 employees on the topic of climate change. The aim of this...
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6 September 2021
Germany: debate underway on the employer’s right to be informed about their employees’ vaccination status
On 01 September, Germany’s Council of Ministers extended both the scope and duration of the directive on labour protection during a pandemic. However, a decision on whether or not to allow...
2 September 2021
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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.
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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
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
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Germany: government seeks to facilitate immigration of skilled Indian workers
During a visit to India earlier this week, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz addressed the strategic importance of attracting Indian workers to Germany, signing a series of cooperation agreements...
15 January 2026
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France: 2026 budget expected to maintain employer contribution relief
On 19 January 2026, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu decided to invoke Article 49.3 of the Constitution to pass France's 2026 budget without a vote in the National Assembly. Three days...
20 January 2026
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EU: Cyprus unveils its six-month presidency programme
Cyprus has set out its priorities for its six-month presidency of the Council of the EU. On the social front, the centre-right government will focus on the Union of Skills, which aims to boost...
23 January 2026
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Informal economy and slow wage growth hamper decent work, ILO says
The International Labour Organisation published its Employment ans Social Trends 2026 on 14 January. It anticipates unemployment stabilising in 2026 and employment growth of 1%, driven by...
16 January 2026
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France: social partners’ conference on work, employment, and retirement sets out roadmap
Until the summer, French social partners from both the private and public sectors will hold talks on labour, employment and pensions, with the aim of developing shared positions to inform public...
5 February 2026