European employment policy, practice and law, May 2010

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International
Rhodia sets up joint global safety body
Thales signs Europe-wide agreement on staff appraisal interviews

France
Government proposes law on employee representation in small firms

News

EU
Commission proposes new employment guidelines
Social security rules take effect
ECJ rules on holiday rights after parental leave
Commission will set up automotive skills council

France
EasyJet fined for employing staff on UK contracts
Court upholds bargaining reform
Talks open on pensions reform

Germany
Freeze in pay rates agreed in chemicals industry
Pay and jobs deal reached at Coca-Cola
Court rejects East German discrimination claim

Ireland
Strikes rise while earnings fall

Italy
Three-year agreement signed for construction sector
Pay deal signed in energy sector

Poland
Workplace smoking ban approved

Spain
Government proposes changes to severance pay


 

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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, April 2010