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...
Jun 13, 2023 | IR Doc, Legislation
On 13 June 2023, the European Commission put forward a proposal for a Council recommendation on developing social economy framework conditions which, for the first time, recognises the added value contributed by a sector that “prioritises people, social, and...
May 31, 2023 | Industrial relations
On 31 March, Eurogip published a report comparing the rules applicable to accidents at work that take place during teleworking periods, in seven European countries (Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden). In each of the countries examined, among...
Apr 1, 2023 | IR Doc, Legislation, Social relations
Since 1 April 2023, a law has severely restricted the use of temporary workers. The aim is to promote permanent employment and combat social dumping (see press releases issued by the government and the LO trade union confederation). The use of temporary workers is...
Mar 28, 2023 | Legislation
On 23 March, Parliament passed a law on sexual harassment, implementing the tripartite agreement concluded on this subject in March 2022. The government emphasises that the text is intended to support the “necessary cultural change in every workplace”. The law imposes...
