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German economic engine roars thanks to forced labor: Complaint filed against VW, BMW and Mercedes Benz

The European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR), has filed a complaint against VW, BMW and Mercedes Benz with the German Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA). …

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Uniqlo, Zara owners face new Paris lawsuit over Uyghur forced labor

Uniqlo parent Fast Retailing, Zara owner Inditex and Skechers are among the retailers facing fresh allegations of human rights abuses in Xinjiang and other parts of China in a new …

EU member-states agree Platform Work Directive position

After over a year of negotiations, the Council of the EU has finally agreed its position on the Platform Work Directive, a regulation that could see workers in the gig …

Rights for platform workers: EU Council agrees its position

The Council is ready to start negotiations with the European Parliament on a new law that will help millions of gig workers gain access to employment rights. Today, ministers for employment …

What’s new?: ‘Targeted update’ strengthens OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

“On 8 June 2023, the OECD released a “targeted update” of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. Negotiations on the newly renamed “OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business …

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Landmark European ruling on LGBT+ rights

Gays and lesbians in Romania cannot make medical decisions on behalf of their partners. They cannot take leave from work should their partner get sick or die. They cannot receive …

MPs vote down Lord’s amendments to force through Government’s anti-strike legislation

Late last night, MPs voted down some key amendments to the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill made in the Lord two weeks ago. The amendements included changing the application of …

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Digitalisation in the Construction and Woodwork Sectors

“The study investigates the impact of digital technologies on workers in the construction and woodworking sectors and how trade unions are responding to these changes. To answer these questions, an …

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ETUI Report on the social security rights of short-term third-country national migrant workers

“This report provides an overview of the ways in which EU and EEA Member States have regulated their social security frameworks in relation to short-term third-country national (TCN) migrant workers. …

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Spain plans to ban outdoor work in extreme heat

Spain says it plans to ban outdoor work during periods of extreme heat. Second Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz told reporters Wednesday that the government will modify legislation covering occupational …

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