The AI Regulation contains only a few explicit regulations on the topic of the working environment. However, these do bring improvements for employees. Employment law expert Brandt explains what these are and how the German government should make use of the regulation's scope.
By Experts Table.Briefings
China Labour Bulletin, based in Hong Kong, provided academia and business with large volumes of data that offered clearer insights into internal developments in China. Now, this window is closing, as political pressure forces the NGO to shut down. The consequences are worrying. Can Europe create new alternatives?
By Fabian Peltsch
Fresh momentum for Regulation 883: Numerous EU member states are calling for swift progress in negotiations over the social rights of mobile workers. Now the Polish Council Presidency must respond.
By Alina Leimbach
Public contracts only in return for good working conditions? The Association of Towns and Municipalities rejects this, but there are also advocates among the municipalities.
By Alina Leimbach
The patchwork system for registering employee postings across EU countries may soon become a thing of the past. A majority in the Council has backed the creation of a new centralized digital notification portal. France dropped its opposition to the plan after pressure from Germany.
By Alina Leimbach
The member states and the EU Parliament have agreed to strengthen European Works Councils. Although the European Commission's current focus is on competitiveness and employers, this is the first successful compromise in the area of labor and social affairs in this legislative period.
By Alina Leimbach
As of Tuesday, the European Parliament has established a dedicated monitoring group to oversee the implementation of the Platform Work Directive (PWD) – one of the most complex legislative projects of the last term.
By Alina Leimbach
The eDeclaration is intended to save companies time and money when posting workers. The Council has not yet been able to agree on a position.
By Alina Leimbach
Shortly before the end of the Polish Council Presidency, another attempt was made to reach an agreement on the reform of the coordination of social security systems. Parliament's rapporteurs voted in favor of a new trilogue.
By Alina Leimbach
Anyone asking Brussels about new legislative measures in the area of employment and social affairs is currently being put off. Some projects are even being delayed, even though they were thought to be in the bag.
By Alina Leimbach
