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Newsletter March, 2024

ILO: New report on decent work in platform economy

March, 2024
  • The International Labour Organization (ILO) recently released, on January 2024, the Law and Practise report in  the emerging field of digital labour platforms and their impact in the World of Work.
  • The Law and Practise report (known as White Report), is intended to inform the discussions at the 2025-2026 Standard Setting on Platform Economy and to help Member States in responding to the appended questionnaire.
  • The inputs and responses provided by the Member States will set the base for the Yellow Report, which will be the draft report discussed in the first sitting of the Platform Economy Standard Setting in 2025.

European Commission proposes changes to EWC Directive strengthening transnational social dialogue

March, 2024
  • On 24 January 2024, the European Commission presented its proposal to amend the directive on European Works Councils (EWCs).
  • It aims to ensure more effective communication channels between employers and employee representatives, highlighting the importance of early and meaningful consultations and clarifying the operational framework of EWCs, potentially leading to more structured and efficient consultation processes.
Newsletter February, 2024

Singapore: “Businesses Need to Sustain Output for Four-day Workweek to Work” The National Employers Federation of Singapore (SNEF) recently analysed employers' perspectives towards the four-day working week and why they support it

February, 2024
  • The survey results were compiled in an interesting article published in the Singapore Labour Journal.
  • The report provides information on the opportunities and challenges of a four-day working week, highlighting potential trade-offs that could be adopted in different industries in Singapore.

UK: The Worker Protection Act passed

February, 2024

New Zealand: Parliament passed legislation to abolish Fair Pay Agreements

February, 2024

Chile: Karin law on sexual and labour harassment passed

February, 2024
  • On 5 January 2024, the Government enacted the so-called Karin Law (in honour of Karin Bolaños, a worker who tragically took her own life after falling victim to workplace harassment) against workplace harassment.
  • The law applies to all companies, regardless of size, and includes regulations relevant to the State Administration and its multiple agencies.
  • It aims to set a legal framework for a safe and healthy work environment, not only punishing workplace and sexual harassment but also preventing them with education and protocols.

EU: Platform workers directive on hold

February, 2024
  • On 22 December 2023, member states’ failed to find a majority over the platform work directive deal negotiated with the European Commission and the European Parliament. 
  • The negotiation for an agreement on the directive on platform work will continue under the Belgian Presidency as of 1 January 2024. 

USA: Final rule on Employee or Independent Contractor Classification

February, 2024

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