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Spanish VP's Plan to Increase Workday Record Fines Blocked by Law
Spanish Vice President Yolanda Díaz's plan to increase fines for companies violating work hour regulations via decree has been blocked, as the law requires parliamentary approval for such changes, which she lacks.
Spanish VP's Plan to Increase Workday Record Fines Blocked by Law
Spanish Vice President Yolanda Díaz's plan to increase fines for companies violating work hour regulations via decree has been blocked, as the law requires parliamentary approval for such changes, which she lacks.
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24% Bias Score
Spanish Supreme Court Limits Compensation for Unfair Dismissal, Rejecting European Social Charter Interpretation
The Spanish Supreme Court ruled that judges cannot award additional compensation beyond the statutory amount for unfair dismissal, despite rulings by the European Committee of Social Rights that Spain violates the European Social Charter by its current system, creating a conflict between judicial an...
Spanish Supreme Court Limits Compensation for Unfair Dismissal, Rejecting European Social Charter Interpretation
The Spanish Supreme Court ruled that judges cannot award additional compensation beyond the statutory amount for unfair dismissal, despite rulings by the European Committee of Social Rights that Spain violates the European Social Charter by its current system, creating a conflict between judicial an...
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40% Bias Score
Greece to Strengthen Collective Bargaining, Facing Extension Challenges
Greece launches talks between the government and social partners to create a roadmap by the end of 2024 to boost collective bargaining, aiming to increase the percentage of workers covered by collective agreements from 25-30% to 80%, facing challenges in extending agreements due to employer represen...
Greece to Strengthen Collective Bargaining, Facing Extension Challenges
Greece launches talks between the government and social partners to create a roadmap by the end of 2024 to boost collective bargaining, aiming to increase the percentage of workers covered by collective agreements from 25-30% to 80%, facing challenges in extending agreements due to employer represen...
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32% Bias Score
Half of Dutch Disguised Employment Lawsuits Succeed, Leading to Significant Compensation
In the Netherlands, half of the lawsuits filed by self-employed individuals against their employers for disguised employment are successful, resulting in compensation payments up to tens of thousands of euros per person; this increase follows a 2023 Supreme Court ruling concerning Deliveroo.
Half of Dutch Disguised Employment Lawsuits Succeed, Leading to Significant Compensation
In the Netherlands, half of the lawsuits filed by self-employed individuals against their employers for disguised employment are successful, resulting in compensation payments up to tens of thousands of euros per person; this increase follows a 2023 Supreme Court ruling concerning Deliveroo.
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40% Bias Score
UK Employment Bill Strengthens Worker Protections After P&O Ferries Scandal
The UK government's new employment rights bill aims to prevent future employment scandals like the P&O Ferries case, which saw 780 workers unfairly dismissed and replaced by cheaper agency staff, by strengthening protections against unfair dismissal and improving seafarers' working conditions.
UK Employment Bill Strengthens Worker Protections After P&O Ferries Scandal
The UK government's new employment rights bill aims to prevent future employment scandals like the P&O Ferries case, which saw 780 workers unfairly dismissed and replaced by cheaper agency staff, by strengthening protections against unfair dismissal and improving seafarers' working conditions.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Courts Pilot Simplified Dispute Resolution System
Starting next week, four Dutch courts will pilot a simplified dispute resolution system using 'regelrechters' to handle workplace conflicts and financial disputes under €5000, aiming to improve access to justice for vulnerable groups like migrant workers.
Dutch Courts Pilot Simplified Dispute Resolution System
Starting next week, four Dutch courts will pilot a simplified dispute resolution system using 'regelrechters' to handle workplace conflicts and financial disputes under €5000, aiming to improve access to justice for vulnerable groups like migrant workers.
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36% Bias Score
Spain
Spain's 37.5-hour workweek proposal is at risk of failure unless Junts per Catalunya withdraws its amendment; the government is offering incentives and threatening stricter hour registration to secure support.
Spain
Spain's 37.5-hour workweek proposal is at risk of failure unless Junts per Catalunya withdraws its amendment; the government is offering incentives and threatening stricter hour registration to secure support.
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56% Bias Score
Spanish Summer Work Arrangements: Legal Risks of Unilateral Changes
Spanish labor laws face challenges as companies modify summer work arrangements; established practices, whether intensive schedules or telework, risk legal disputes if changes aren't formally negotiated or compensated, impacting employee rights.
Spanish Summer Work Arrangements: Legal Risks of Unilateral Changes
Spanish labor laws face challenges as companies modify summer work arrangements; established practices, whether intensive schedules or telework, risk legal disputes if changes aren't formally negotiated or compensated, impacting employee rights.
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36% Bias Score
French Union Representation Results Announced
The French Ministry of Labor announced the results of the fourth union representation election since 2008, aggregating data from tens of thousands of workplace elections to determine union representation in national-level negotiations and public policy decisions.
French Union Representation Results Announced
The French Ministry of Labor announced the results of the fourth union representation election since 2008, aggregating data from tens of thousands of workplace elections to determine union representation in national-level negotiations and public policy decisions.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Courts Sides with Freelancers in Misclassification Cases, Creating Pension Shortfall
Dutch courts increasingly rule freelancers are employees, forcing employers to retroactively pay benefits, potentially costing tens of thousands of euros per case; the Deliveroo ruling in 2023 provides legal precedent and may create a 1.3 billion euro shortfall in pension funds.
Dutch Courts Sides with Freelancers in Misclassification Cases, Creating Pension Shortfall
Dutch courts increasingly rule freelancers are employees, forcing employers to retroactively pay benefits, potentially costing tens of thousands of euros per case; the Deliveroo ruling in 2023 provides legal precedent and may create a 1.3 billion euro shortfall in pension funds.
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56% Bias Score
Russia's New Mentorship Law: Paid Training, Unclear Implementation
Russia's new labor law (Article 351.8), effective March 1, 2025, requires paid mentorship programs, addressing employee exploitation but creating challenges in defining roles and compensation, leading to confusion among employers and employees.
Russia's New Mentorship Law: Paid Training, Unclear Implementation
Russia's new labor law (Article 351.8), effective March 1, 2025, requires paid mentorship programs, addressing employee exploitation but creating challenges in defining roles and compensation, leading to confusion among employers and employees.
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64% Bias Score
French Court Awards Partial Compensation for Future Lost Earnings After Workplace Accident
A French court awarded €144,384.53 to a worker with a 30% disability for future lost earnings after a workplace accident, considering his potential for minimum wage employment despite his inability to find a job.
French Court Awards Partial Compensation for Future Lost Earnings After Workplace Accident
A French court awarded €144,384.53 to a worker with a 30% disability for future lost earnings after a workplace accident, considering his potential for minimum wage employment despite his inability to find a job.
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44% Bias Score
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