European employment policy, practice and law, February 2010

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International
Survey examines company flexibility and dialogue practices

France
Government assesses collective bargaining on older workers

Ireland
Employment rights compliance under debate

News

EU
New commissioner sets out priorities
Dialogue committee set up in metalworking
Commission acts against member states over equality DirectivesEU: Council recommends smoke-free workplaces
Ministers debate employment strategy

International
Controversy as General Motors announces plant closure

France
Minimum wage increased by 0.5%
Unions and craft employers agree on dialogue in small firms

Germany
ECJ rules against age-based notice periods
Retailer provokes row over temporary agency work

Ireland
Government plans exemptions from sectoral minimum wages

Italy
Agreement signed in chemicals sector
Luxottica extends employee benefits scheme

Poland
Agency work restrictions proposed
Inspectorate targets illegal employment

Spain
Minimum wage rises by 1.5%

 

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Correspondents: Christophe Boulay (France), Pete Burgess (Germany), Antonio Deruda (Italy), Anna Ludwinek (Poland), Raul Marti­nez (Spain).

European employment policy, practice and law, February 2010