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Great Britain: the government restores the link between the basic retirement pension and wages
This landmark proposal of the Commission on retirement pensions (see our article n° 06332) was signed this Friday May 12 by Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. It will restore the link between the last...
12 May 2006
Germany: the Employment agency is no longer losing money, and the government removes tax advantages
Press review -week 8 to 12 May 2006. (Réf. 06473)
12 May 2006
Netherlands : discussions on “standardization” in the public sector
In debate since the end of 1980, the "normalization" of working relationships in the public office should lead to a reform standardizing employment contracts in the administration with those of...
12 May 2006
Germany: the debate over “combined wages” continues
The debate on the introduction of new devices to fight unemployment continues in Germany. The German right wing presented, at the beginning of week, a model of combined wages aimed at...
12 May 2006
Germany: according to a survey, labor costs and regulations limit investments in Germany
According to a survey published Thursday May 11 by the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), 41 % of companies envisage to invest abroad in 2006, that is to say 1 % more than in 2005...
11 May 2006
Goodyear establishes its entities of services and distribution in Slovakia
The American manufacturing giant Goodyear tires decided to establish its entity of services and distribution for Central and Eastern Europe close to Bratislava (Slovakia). This operation should...
11 May 2006
Germany: the government adopts a bill against discriminations
The government adopted, during the Council of Ministers of 10 May, a bill aimed at fighting discriminations, which transposes the European directives on the matter. (Réf. 06467)
11 May 2006
Spain: a law on subcontracting in the construction industry is adopted
The Parliament adopted, Tuesday 9 May , a law aimed at restricting subcontracting in the construction industry. The text will limit to three the maximum number of intermediaries. It will also...
11 May 2006
Sun Microsystems may establish regional center in Czech Republic or in Hungary
Company wants to relocate part of its administration and HR activities -located in the USA- to Eastern Europe. The aim is to cut costs significantly. (Ref. 06465)
11 May 2006
Great Britain: a general strike is possible in British railways
The chances of a general strike in the British railways this summer are increasing. The launching, next week, of the consultation of tens of thousands of employees (obligatory "bundle" so that the...
11 May 2006
Professional alarms: the beginning of a common approach in the EU
In July 2006, European companies who are listed on the US stock market will be subjected to the American law known as Sarbanes Oxley. They will thus have to install mechanisms making it possible...
11 May 2006
Netherlands: a special insurance for “football influenza”
Specialist in Employee Benefits in Zorgverzekeringen (SEZ), a Dutch insurance company based in Reeuwijk, offers a special cover to companies which fear the effects of football on absenteeism. This...
11 May 2006
Germany: AEG factory in Nuremberg could be closed earlier than scheduled
The AEG factory in Nuremberg could close its doors at the beginning of 2007, because of the high number of sick leaves. (Ref. 06462)
10 May 2006
Slovakia: Nitra region is very attractive for foreign investors
According to the Slovak Minister of Financial Affairs Ivan Miklos, the industrial zone in the Nitra region has a chance of winning two new investment projects. There should be over 7700 new jobs...
10 May 2006
Hungary : reelection of the left-wing government
The coalition wants to improve conditions for job-seekers, women, and retired people. It also wants to promote the integration of minorities, especillay gipsies. (Ref. 06460)
10 May 2006
Netherlands: salary is the first mobility criterion
According to a survey of 50 000 people published on 26 April 26 Intelligence Group, an independent engineering and design department based in Rotterdam, salary is now the determining criterion for...
10 May 2006
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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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France: Medef puts forward proposals to improve management quality
On 31 August, Medef, French main employers' organisation, published a practical guide to managerial skills, which it considers to be a driver of economic performance for businesses. Concerned by...
3 September 2026
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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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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