Keywords: Labor law


French unions oppose plan to expand work on may day

Several major labor unions in France have voiced strong opposition to a proposed reform that would expand work on May 1, traditionally recognized as International Workers’ Day. The unions are urging the government to reconsider the process and avoid fast-tracking the legislation. In a joint statement,......

Tesla files criminal complaint against German union representative

Tesla has lodged a criminal complaint against a member of Germany’s IG Metall union after he was caught secretly recording a works council meeting at the company’s Grünheide plant near Berlin, according to an internal staff memo reviewed by Reuters. The incident marks a new escalation......

Macron advocates UNESCO status for French bistros and cafés

President Emmanuel Macron urged the inclusion of France's bistros and cafés on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage during the traditional Epiphany galette ceremony at the Élysée Palace on Monday. He highlighted their role in preserving French culinary traditions,......

Barcelona’s Camp Nou renovation faces €1.87 million in fines over labor violations

Several construction companies involved in the renovation of FC Barcelona’s iconic Camp Nou stadium are facing fines totaling €1.87 million due to widespread labor law violations. The violations were uncovered following 218 investigations into working conditions since the project began in......

Greece: Parliament approves workday of up to 13 hours

After two days of heated debates, the Greek Parliament approved a bill allowing workdays of up to 13 hours. Trade unions and left-wing parties denounce the measure as retrograde and dangerous for workers’ rights. The bill, passed by a parliamentary majority on Thursday, permits employees to work......

International Bar Association conference opens in Marrakech to discuss labor law and diversity

The annual conference of the International Bar Association (IBA), which unites over 80,000 lawyers from leading law firms worldwide, commenced in Marrakech under the theme "Labor Law and Diversity." This significant event is organized by the IBA's Committee on Labor Law and Industrial Relations,......

Morocco updates strike law: Key changes expand worker protections and union rights

Morocco's Parliament has taken a significant step forward in labor legislation by approving draft law No. 97.15, which establishes new conditions and procedures for exercising strike rights. The Lower House passed the legislation with 84 votes in favor and 20 against, marking a substantial revision......

Representatives Approve Landmark Legislation Expanding Workers' Rights to Strike

The Chamber of Representatives has approved a significant legislative measure, the Organic Bill No. 97.15, defining the conditions and modalities for exercising the right to strike. The bill passed with 84 votes in favor and 20 votes against, with no abstentions. During the legislative session, Minister......

Morocco's New Strike Law: Expanding Workers' Rights and Defining the Right to Protest

Morocco’s parliament has taken a significant step towards modernizing its labor laws with the approval of Bill 97.15, a landmark law that establishes new conditions and procedures for exercising the right to strike. This long-awaited legislation, passed after decades of discussions, aims to regulate......