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[UK] SNP follows New Zealand’s lead on miscarriage leave [UK] SNP follows New Zealand’s lead on miscarriage leave

The SNP - Scotland’s largest political party - has put rights for women at the heart of its manifesto with...
19 Apr 2021

[UK] Chancellor urged to amend ‘flawed’ IR35 rules [UK] Chancellor urged to amend ‘flawed’ IR35 rules

A report published by a group of MPs has raised potential issues surrounding the off-payroll working rules.
15 Apr 2021

[Serbia] Freelancers protest tax law threatening to push thousands into poverty [Serbia] Freelancers protest tax law threatening to push thousands into poverty

The protesters warn that if the government carries out its plan, over 100,000 taxable individuals will be pushed into poverty. 
14 Apr 2021

[EU] Minimum wages directive is legal [EU] Minimum wages directive is legal

In October 2020, the European Commission proposed a framework directive on minimum wages.
14 Apr 2021

[Ireland] Only 11.4% of minimum wage workers at risk of poverty [Ireland] Only 11.4% of minimum wage workers at risk of poverty

There are fewer minimum wage workers at risk of poverty in Ireland than in any of 14 countries surveyed for...
13 Apr 2021

[Denmark] EU risks alienating Denmark by weighing in on wage dispute [Denmark] EU risks alienating Denmark by weighing in on wage dispute

The EU’s intention to weigh in on a minimum-wage framework across the bloc might be a step too far for...
09 Apr 2021

[Spain] Four-day work week trial funded by EU COVID recovery cash [Spain] Four-day work week trial funded by EU COVID recovery cash

Spain could become one of the first countries in the world to trial a four-day working week when a new...
30 Mar 2021