“On November 2, 2020, a group of MPs submitted a draft law No.4303 “On promoting the development of digital economy in Ukraine”. In Labor Initiatives lawyers` opinion, this draft law …
EU urged to demand tougher Thai labour safeguards before trade talks
The European Union should ensure that Thailand tightens its labour laws as a condition for resuming trade talks, rights groups and big companies said, accusing the country of doing too …
Germany enters into collective agreement with public sector unions
Germany has a pay agreement with public sector unions that includes around 2.3 million workers employed by municipalities and the federal administration. The Verdi union and public employers said they …
On the job but unprotected — why European welfare is failing gig workers
When gig economy platforms arrived in Europe a decade ago, observers predicted that they would either blow up the welfare state — or get smothered by it. In many ways, …
ILAW Letter: Albania – Wage arrears of Ballsh Oil Refinery workers
The ILAW Network sent a letter calling on the Albanian Government to ensure the immediate implementation of the court’s order. That order directs AMRO to pay wage arrears to 505 …
GERMANY WANTS TO MAKE REMOTE WORK A LEGAL RIGHT
The German government is preparing to publish a draft law that would grant employees the legal right to work from home. It’s an unusually progressive initiative — and lent immediacy …
Finnish Labour Council says takeaway food couriers are employees, not entrepreneurs
Finland’s Labour Council says that it regards food couriers as employees, not entrepreneurs. The council, which operates under the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, released a statement on Thursday …
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New Developments through Better Implementation on the Basis of an Analysis of the Bangladesh Accord and the Indonesian Freedom of Association Protocol “When the negative outcome of globalization in the …