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United Kingdom: ‘soft skills’ reference framework launched for employers
Identifying and assessing the interpersonal skills of workers and other skills that are not specifically related to their qualifications is a recurring issue. To address this and showcase the...
25 May 2020
South Korea: towards a ‘new deal’ for employment
South Korea distinguished itself by implementing from 01 March innovative and resolute measures in its fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, which have enabled it to rapidly stem any wider spread...
20 May 2020
McDonald’s: trade unions file sexual harassment complaint with the OECD
An international group of trade unions is tackling ‘systematic sexual harassment" at McDonald's by bringing a case to the OECD for mediation. The complaint also targets two of the fast food...
20 May 2020
EU: Employment Commissioner Nicolas Schmit confirms the social agenda’s priorities
Despite the Coronavirus crisis, the European Commissioner for Employment and Social Rights does not intend to alter his work priorities. During a webinar organized on 19 May by the European Policy...
19 May 2020
Mexico: the federal government publishes its ‘health security’ protocol for the resumption of “essential” activities
As of 18 May, the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) is using a simple online company declaration to assess the implementation of health measures in businesses and authorize the...
19 May 2020
EU: Commission registers citizens’ initiative calling for universal basic income
The European Commission registered the initiative on Friday 15 May, marking the first step for the petitioners. Their task now is to gather one million signatures, after which the Commission will...
18 May 2020
Spain: government prepares framework for remote working
Yolanda Diaz, Spain’s labour minister, has announced the upcoming presentation of a legislative framework to govern the practice of remote working, setting out how working time can be monitored...
15 May 2020
NGOs track ‘bad’ buyers in global garment supply chains
A study by the Center for Global Workers’ Rights (CGWR), at the Pennsylvania State University, published on 27 March has caught the attention of worldwide public opinion. Entitled “Abandoned? The...
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15 May 2020
India: states pick apart labour law amid coronavirus pandemic
Since the beginning of May, at least seven Indian states have decided to amend or even completely suspend several labour laws. The stated objective is to revive economic activity, which is almost...
15 May 2020
Italy: ‘Relaunch’ decree-law adopted that establishes a right to smart working for some parents and extends measures to preserve jobs
On Wednesday 13 May following several tense weeks of debate within Italy’s governing majority the Council of Ministers approved the ‘Relaunch’ maxi-decree (> 250 articles) that includes a new...
14 May 2020
EU: SARS-CoV-2 considered as a biological agent at risk for workers
The EU is about to amend its rules on the protection of workers for the virus causing Covid-19 in the Annexes to Directive 2000/54/EC on the protection of workers from risks related to exposure to...
14 May 2020
USA: ‘Big 3’ automakers set to restart on 18 May
Without any great fuss or fanfare, the Big 3 North American automakers are preparing to gradually reopen their production sites during the week of 18 May, and they have been negotiating with UAW...
14 May 2020
China: a difficult return to work after the pandemic
From the end of January, the Chinese authorities have multiplied their economic stimulus initiatives in order to mitigate the devastating effects of the Covid-19 crisis on the country's overall...
14 May 2020
EU: EU Commission proposes a set of guidelines to support a gradual and coordinated lifting of travel restrictions between EU Member States
On 13 May the European Commission presented ‘a package of guidelines and recommendations to help Member States gradually lift travel restrictions and allow tourism businesses to reopen after...
13 May 2020
EU: social partners in Europe’s tourism industry make joint call for urgent measures to support sector
A joint declaration by European social partners in the hospitality, restauration and food industries – the European Federation of Food, Agriculture and Tourism Trade Unions (EFFAT) as well as...
13 May 2020
Great Britain: job retention system extended until the end of October
After hinting that it wanted to end its pandemic job retention scheme as soon as possible, the UK government switched tack, and on 12 May announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, which...
13 May 2020
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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: government submits draft on pay transparency
On 6 March, the French government sent social partners a draft bill to transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive. The text provides details on the implementation timetable, corporate...
9 March 2026
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Spain: report proposes democratising employee participation
On 2 February, Spanish labour minister Yolanda Diaz presented the conclusions of a report on democracy in the workplace. The document, which calls for employees to be given a say in...
25 February 2026
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Italy: Deliveroo and Glovo targeted by justice over courier working conditions
The Milan Public Prosecutor's Office has ordered two of Italy's leading food delivery platforms, Foodinho (Glovo) and Deliveroo, to be placed under judicial administration. According to...
9 March 2026
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Sweden: government delays transposition of Pay Transparency Directive
On 11 March, the Swedish government announced it is postponing the transposition of the Pay Transparency Directive. Having originally targeted an entry into force on 1 July 2026, it has conceded a...
16 March 2026
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Germany: menopause issues finally gain corporate recognition
With 12 million women over 40 in the labour force, German companies and occupational health professionals are beginning to adopt support policies for those affected by menopause-related issues...
19 March 2026
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Valérie Decaux (La Poste): “Our older workers policy is based on individualisation to move beyond age-related-stigmatisation”
La Poste Group (nearly 200,000 employees in France) unveiled its first senior employment agreement in late February. The text outlines measures for early retirement assistance, workplace...
10 March 2026