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
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
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 Employment Committee (EMPL) has drawn up its opinion on the reform of public procurement law. The demand: social and ecological criteria should be given greater consideration. Above all, the protection of employees through collective agreements is emphasized.
By Almut Siefert
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
The EU Parliament wants to position itself on the reform of public procurement law by the summer. In the Employment Committee, the struggle for its own position has begun.
By Alina Leimbach
The EU has ambitious social goals. In the view of trade unionists, public procurement law would be an important lever for achieving these. However, reform is complicated.
By Alina Leimbach
The EU wants to tackle the shortage of skilled workers with the Talent Pool, a kind of Tinder for jobseekers – and at the same time create legal pathways into the EU for migrants willing to work. The Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) wants improvements in the interests of jobseekers.
By Alina Leimbach
