Work The coronavirus pandemic has emphasised the often difficult start many young people face in the labour market.”We are proposing clear and specific ways forward for our young people to…
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Truck driver (BRUSSELS) – The EU Parliament’s transport committee endorsed Monday a provisional agreement with ministers to improve driver working conditions, posting of drivers and better enforcement against illegal practices.The…
The EU Commission launched Wednesday the second-stage consultation of European trade unions and employers’ organisations on how to ensure fair minimum wages for…
A new Gender Equality Strategy, outlined Thursday by the EU Commission, sets out key actions for the next 5 years and commits the…
Fotolia (LUXEMBOURG) – The unemployment rate in the 28 EU Member States was 6.2 per cent in December 2019, continuing a steady decline from…
Trucks (BRUSSELS) – A European Parliament committee approved a deal Tuesday to reform the road transport sector with revised rules for posting of drivers, drivers’ rest times and better enforcement…
Image Pixabay (LONDON) – Complacency over gender diversity could be an important factor in holding back an expected global surge in research and development activity, according to new research published…
Worker (BRUSSELS) – Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker launched a new EU agency Wednesday, the European Labour Authority, which began work by holding its first Management Board meeting in Brussels.”The Authority…
An EU Directive on work-life balance, which came into force Thursday, aims to increase the participation of women in the labour…
Taxi (STRASBOURG) – The EU Parliament approved minimum rights for workers in casual or short-term employment Tuesday, including workers with on-demand, voucher-based or platform jobs such as Uber or Deliveroo.The…
