H&M fined more than $40 million for spying on employees

A German privacy watchdog said Thursday that it is fining clothing retailer H&M 35.3 million euros ($41 million) after the company was found to have spied on some of its employees …

Volkswagen to pay victims of Brazil dictatorship in landmark settlement

Germany’s Volkswagen VOWG_p.DE will pay about 36 million reais (£5.1 million) in compensation and donations to atone for the persecution of former employees during Brazil’s 1964-1985 military dictatorship, the carmaker said on …

German proposals for supply chain law spark fierce debate

“A plan by two German ministers to propose a due diligence law for supply chains has sparked a fierce debate in Europe’s largest economy over how to meet human rights …

Meat plant must be held to account for Covid-19 outbreak, says German minister

The owners of Europe’s largest meat-processing plant must be held to account for a mass coronavirus outbreak that has infected more than 1,500 of its workers, Germany’s labour minister has …

Exploitation made in Europe: Human Rights Abuses in Facilities Producing for German Fashion Brands

“Germany is one of the world’s largest importers and exporters of garments. German fashion brands and retailers are the primary buyers of fashion items from Ukraine and Bulgaria, as well …

ILO: State practice to address COVID-19 infection as a work-related injury

GEIP is collecting the growing State practice in relation to COVID-19 infection as a work-related injury. This work will be updated on a weekly basis.

Covid-19 and Labour Law. A Global Review

“This special issue of the Italian Labour Law e-Journal intends to provide a systematic and informative overview on the measures set out by lawmakers and/or social partners in a number …

ETUC Briefing Note: THE SITUATION FOR FRONTIER WORKERS

This briefing note focuses on the unique challenges facing ‘frontier workers’ in the EU and what possible solutions can be taken. Frontier workers are the 1.5 million workers that are …

ABA: Multi-Country Snapshot of COVID-19 Related Legal Changes

This contains a series of short articles describing how several countries from throughout the world are using workplace laws to combat the spread of COVID-19 and to mitigate its effects …

ETUC Briefing Note: SICK PAY AND SOCIAL PROTECTION

This briefing note is focused on the various measures being taken through Europe with regards to social protection and sick pay regulations and legislation. In some cases that has meant …