regionalNewsletter January, 2021Minimum wage will increase in various US States in 2021 January, 2021The US Federal minimum wage of USD $7.25 per hour (less for tipped employees) was last updated in 200920 US states will progressively increase their minimum wage rates as of January 2021, in certain states up to USD $15-an-hour+ Read moreBrexit and its repercussions on employment lawJanuary, 2021The European Union and the UK were able to conclude a trade and cooperation agreement to regulate their future relationshipThis agreement will have important repercussions on employment law. It has also consequences on the social security regimes and bilateral agreements+ Read moreNewsletter November, 2020European Company Survey: What is the coverage of collective agreements?November, 2020The survey analysed and compared different types of collective bargaining process.“Two-thirds of workers are estimated to have their wages set via a collective wage agreement”.Bargaining coverage is higher in countries with sectoral collective agreement extended to non-signatory companies and workers.+ Read moreInternational Labour Office report on the use of peak-level social dialogue, globally and regionally, in the early stage of Covid-19 pandemicNovember, 2020The initial phase of the pandemic saw a widespread use of social dialogue processes.In the great majority of countries, social dialogue processes achieved “specific and visible process outcomes”.Most outcomes related to support enterprises, jobs and incomes, and occupational safety and health at the workplace.+ Read moreNewsletter October, 2020Federation of West African Employers’ Organisations (FOPAO) provides the business perspective to the Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) on Covid-19 recoveryOctober, 2020FOPAO focused on support companies, diversification, employment support, health and safety of workers beyond Covid-19.+ Read moreSocial partners of the countries of the European Union: a new study to assess capacity gaps and needs for effective social dialogueOctober, 2020The study showed how the weakness of social partners and lack of representativeness can hinder effective social dialogue;Legislative reforms and a supportive role of the state are key to improve social dialogue processes.Employers stressed on the need to ensure autonomy of the social partners and sufficient room for manoeuvre.+ Read moreViolation of EU General Data Protection Regulation can result in heavy fines for companiesOctober, 2020GDPR covers all data protection, including employment data and customer 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