European employment policy, practice and law, December 2010

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Commission announces legislative plans for 2011


France

Report finds new contract-termination procedure has been a success

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Social partners to be consulted on restructuring framework
Commission suggests "single employment contract"

International
GDF Suez signs global agreement on rights and dialogue

 

France
Pensions reform legislation adoptedFrance: Decree tightens rules on students' work placements
Employers without gender equality agreements to be fined
Court clarifies position on voluntary redundancy schemes


Germany
Engineering firms bring forward agreed pay rise
Siemens confirms employment guarantee until 2013


Ireland
Minimum wage cut by 11.6%
Employers withdraw from electrical contracting agreementIreland: Survey finds fall in union membership


Italy
Social partners make joint call for measures to boost employment


Poland

Changes proposed to law on parental leave and working time
Tougher workplace smoking ban introduced


Spain
Employers set out bargaining reform proposals
Survey finds emergence of "presenteeism" during employment crisis

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European employment policy, practice and law, November 2010