Germany - October 7 2015
Since the statutory minimum wage of EUR 8.50 per hour was introduced, the administrative obligations in respect of the minimum wage continue to…
Germany - May 28 2015
In certain sectors in Germany, such as the retail sector, the impact of staffing costs upon profits is particularly high. As a result, such…
France, Germany, Global, United Kingdom - March 4 2015
Global labour relations and practices are under increasing scrutiny. In developed countries, the focus ranges from modern slavery and trafficking to…
Philippe Desprès, Marc Meryon, Thomas Player, Laura Toscano, Martin Warren
Germany - January 28 2015
On 11 December 2014, the German federal government approved a ‘one company, one collective agreement’ law. This means that only one collective…
European Union - October 15 2014
The establishment of a European Works Council (EWC) is a major step for any business. It is not just that it opens up the prospect of convening…
Marc Meryon, Thomas Player, Martin Warren