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[Spain] New regulations could make remote working a fixture [Spain] New regulations could make remote working a fixture

The preferred option of remote working as stated in the Spanish regulations published during the pandemic will remain in force...
18 Aug 2021

[UK] Worker redundancy rights as furlough scheme comes to an end [UK] Worker redundancy rights as furlough scheme comes to an end

You are entitled to statutory redundancy pay if you have worked for your employer for two years or more.
17 Aug 2021

[Spain] Casual workers oppose gig economy legislation [Spain] Casual workers oppose gig economy legislation

The Spanish legislation followed a Supreme Court ruling last year and came into force last week.
17 Aug 2021

[UK] Employers enforcing ‘no jab no job’ policies could fall foul of the law [UK] Employers enforcing ‘no jab no job’ policies could fall foul of the law

Under current legislation only care home staff in England will need to have both vaccine doses to work.
06 Aug 2021

[UK] Petition’s demands for furlough extension rejected by government [UK] Petition’s demands for furlough extension rejected by government

If a petition reaches 100,000 signatures, the Petitions Committee can consider it for a parliamentary debate.
23 Jul 2021

[Belgium] Employees postpone paid leave for second year in a row [Belgium] Employees postpone paid leave for second year in a row

Notably, employees between 30 and 45 years postpone the most; they have taken 7 per cent less holiday since the...
23 Jul 2021

[Ireland] Company insolvencies surge under impact of pandemic [Ireland] Company insolvencies surge under impact of pandemic

The Government has moved to push new rescue legislation into law to make it cheaper, easier and faster for struggling...
23 Jul 2021