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[EMEA] EU parliament approves platform worker labour law [EMEA] EU parliament approves platform worker labour law

Platforms have taken the position that these workers are self-employed. This excludes them from some EU labour rights such as...
25 Apr 2024

[EU] Minimum Wages Directive working according to trade unions [EU] Minimum Wages Directive working according to trade unions

The latest data demonstrates a substantial nominal increase in statutory minimum wages in 15 out of the 22 EU countries...
24 Apr 2024

[Ireland] Husband of woman who stole €800k from Virgin Media jailed for money laundering [Ireland] Husband of woman who stole €800k from Virgin Media jailed for money laundering

Over the course of the 10 years, Ms Walton transferred an average of €80,000 per year to her husband's account.
24 Apr 2024

[UK] Universal Credit claimants to receive additional £1,300 for childcare [UK] Universal Credit claimants to receive additional £1,300 for childcare

From April 8, parents claiming UC are entitled to claim £1,015 a month for childcare for a dependent under the...
16 Apr 2024

[Ireland] Teachers’ domestic violence leave gains union backing [Ireland] Teachers’ domestic violence leave gains union backing

The Work-Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act (2023) allows for up to five days of paid domestic violence leave over...
15 Apr 2024