After consultation and a conference, the European Commission has published its Recommendation for a “compass … for upward convergence towards better working and living conditions in Europe”. Entitled the ‘European Pillar of Social Rights’ it contains 20 principles to support what it calls a “fair and well-functioning” labour market and welfare system.
Read MoreJames Castro-Edwards and Jonathan Wright will discuss the topics covered below in our upcoming webinar EU General Data Protection Regulation on Tuesday, April 18th 2017 at 4.30pm (UK Time). If you would like to register to join the webinar, click here. Data Protection TalkTalk Fine: A Taste of Things to Come? In October
Read MoreThe European Court has decided that it is not ‘discrimination’ to ban employees wearing “any visible signs of their political, philosophical or religious beliefs and/or from engaging in any observance of such beliefs” provided such a ban is based on internal company rules requiring all staff to “dress neutrally”. This means
Read MoreSocial Insurance Contributions Increased cap: The amendment to the Act on Social Insurance increases the cap for the assessment base of social insurance contributions paid by both employer and employee. From January 1, 2017, the cap calculation is 7 times the average monthly wage (previously 5 times). The new cap for
Read MoreThe long awaited General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) has now been published on the Official Journal of the European Union. What is it? The GDPR will harmonise data protection laws across the EU. It will change how businesses process and transfer the personal data of EU residents. It is scheduled
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