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[Ireland] Pension auto-enrolment and paid sick leave reforms [Ireland] Pension auto-enrolment and paid sick leave reforms

The dual reform package has been created to support financial security during employment and after retirement.
25 Jun 2025

[UK] National Insurance and minimum wage rises lead to surge in pub closures [UK] National Insurance and minimum wage rises lead to surge in pub closures

In April, the number of pubs declaring insolvency leapt to 67, the highest number since July 2024, when 75 pubs...
24 Jun 2025

[UK] Uber drivers’ earnings cut after changes to ‘dynamic pricing’ algorithm [UK] Uber drivers’ earnings cut after changes to ‘dynamic pricing’ algorithm

Uber began by taking a fixed 20 per cent cut of the UK fares charged, which subsequently rose to 25...
24 Jun 2025

[France] Unions and employers at odds over pensions [France] Unions and employers at odds over pensions

In the wake of the country’s controversial 2023 pension reform, unions and employers are preparing for crucial talks next week. 
19 Jun 2025

[Italy] Jet HR raises €25m to expand payroll processing platform [Italy] Jet HR raises €25m to expand payroll processing platform

Base10 Partners led the funding, and Adeyemi Ajao, its managing partner and co-founder, will join Jet HR’s board of directors.
19 Jun 2025

[UK] Ex-Wilko staff win £2m payout for redundancy failings [UK] Ex-Wilko staff win £2m payout for redundancy failings

The tribunal found that Wilko failed to meet its legal obligations during mass redundancies in 2023.   
18 Jun 2025

[UK] Wrexham charity must pay worker £17k in disability discrimination case [UK] Wrexham charity must pay worker £17k in disability discrimination case

The tribunal found that The Venture had failed to make reasonable adjustments, harassment related to disability, victimisation and unauthorised deductions...
17 Jun 2025