Netherlands: Senate rejects equal opportunities employment bill National legislation On 8 February, the Australian senate adopted an amendment proposing the introduction of a right to disconnect, as part of its examination of a bill to reform industrial relations.…
Argentina: Milei’s labour reform reaches a decisive stage in Congress National legislation On 30 April, Congress approved a reform that was originally included in a decree partially suspended by the courts last December. Among other elements, it provides for the abolition of penalties for undeclared work, the extension of the trial period and the possibility for companies to create a ‘redundancy compensation fund’.
Réglementaire EU: first phase of consultation with social partners over telework and right to disconnect launched European legislation On 30 April, the European Commission launched the first phase of consultation with the social partners with a view to potential European legislation on telework. In the document sent to the social partners, Brussels outlines the initial ideas for a European framework that could include, in addition to the right to disconnect, the coverage of costs and the prevention of health risks associated with teleworking.
Réglementaire Canada: foreign students will be able to work up to 24 hours a week National legislation On 29 April, Canada’s immigration minister Marc Miller presented new rules governing the employment of foreign students. From September,…
Réglementaire Czech Republic: retirement age to increase in 2025 National legislation On 30 April, the Czech government approved a reform that raises the retirement age beyond the current limit of 65.…
Réglementaire Poland: Whistleblowers Act soon to be adopted National legislation A bill on the protection of whistleblowers was finally submitted to Parliament on 17 April 2024. It offers a broad range of people who can report irregularities in the operation of a company and thus become whistleblowers.…
Réglementaire Belgium: people undergoing infertility treatment now protected from dismissal National legislation A new law published in Belgium’s official journal on 18 April extends protection against dismissal for pregnant employees to people undergoing infertility treatment or medically assisted procreation.…
Réglementaire EU: platform workers directive gets green light from Parliament European legislation At its plenary session on 24 April, the European Parliament approved the draft directive creating a presumption of salaried status for workers on digital platforms, who are deemed falsely self-employed because they are subject to supervision. The text also sets out the first standards for algorithmic management.
Réglementaire EU: Parliament definitively adopts Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive European legislation On 24 April, at the end of a long legislative process, the European Parliament definitively adopted the draft directive on due diligence. Although the last-minute efforts of some member states, under pressure from lobbies, have weakened the text, its advocates nonetheless describe this as a historic step forward in regulating the globalisation of value chains.
Réglementaire United States: end of non-compete clauses National legislation On 23 April, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a new final rule banning non-compete clauses nationwide.…