Insurance sector: Joint declaration of the European Insurance Social Partners on Diversity, Inclusion and non-Discrimination in the sector

Mar 9, 2022 | European sectoral social dialogue, European Social Dialogue, IR Doc

On 9 March 2022, European social partners in the insurance sector adopted a joint declaration on diversity, inclusion and non-discrimination. They agree on definitions of diversity, inclusion and discrimination in the workplace, and affirm that “respectful, tolerant...

Engie: ENGIE European Works Council Resolution “Against the war in Ukraine, For lasting world peace”

Mar 9, 2022 | European Works Council

EU: Proposal for a directive amending Directive 2022/431 on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work

Mar 9, 2022 | Legislation

The European Commission has published a proposal for a directive amending Directive (EU) 2022/431 of 9 March 2022 on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work, with a view to lowering the occupational exposure...

EU: Council Directive 2001/55/EC of 20 July 2001 on minimum standards for giving temporary protection in the event of a mass influx of displaced persons

Mar 9, 2022 | IR Doc, Legislation

On 4 March, the Council of the EU unanimously adopted a decision establishing the temporary protection provided for by Council Directive 2001/55/EC of 20 July 2001 on minimum standards for giving temporary protection in the event of a mass influx of displaced persons....

European Commisison: Proposal for a Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence

Mar 8, 2022 | Legislation

On 8 March, the European Commission published a proposal for a directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence (see press release). This proposal is very timid in cases where violence is perpetrated in the workplace or affects the employment...