European Commission: Proposal for a Council Recommendation on a reinforced Quality Framework for Traineeships

Mar 20, 2024 | Legislation

On 20 March 2024, the European Commission is taking action and is proposing to improve working conditions for trainees, including pay, inclusiveness and quality of traineeships in the EU. The initiative consists of:- a proposal for a Directive on improving and...

American Express Global Business Travel : European Works Council Agreement (2024)

Mar 19, 2024 | Agreement

On 6 March, a new agreement was concluded at American Express Global Business Travel (7,713 employees in Europe). It is very similar to the previous agreement but EWC members will be given slightly more time to perform their duties: 30 hours for members (as against 20...

River Cruise Sector : framework agreement to improve the working conditions on board of river cruise vessels, as well as to ensure a level playing field for the sector

Mar 18, 2024 | European sectoral social dialogue

On 6 March 2024, European social partners in the river cruise sector signed a framework agreement to improve the working conditions on board of river cruise vessels, as well as to ensure a level playing field for the sector. The text is presented as being binding, as...

EU: Proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence – final compromise text with a view to agreement

Mar 15, 2024 | Legislation

European Commission: Study exploring the social, economic and legal context and trends of telework and the right to disconnect, in the context of digitalisation and the future of work, during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 15, 2024 | Legislation