State enterprises have taken a direction towards 'platform labor'
Estonian state enterprises are moving towards platform-based labor, shifting from traditional employment contracts to more flexible service contracts.
Bundestag: Tariff Loyalty Act Passed
The Bundestag has passed the Tariff Loyalty Act, requiring federal construction and service contracts to be awarded only to companies adhering to collective agreements or equivalent employment conditions.
TCU gives 15 days for STF, STJ, and TST to justify exclusive VIP rooms at BrasÃlia Airport
The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) has given 15 days for the Supreme Federal Court, Superior Court of Justice, and Superior Labor Court to justify their exclusive VIP room contracts at BrasÃlia International Airport.
Last-minute demand from the trade union movement to the government – The draft law must be withdrawn
Trade union confederations in Finland demand the withdrawal of a government proposal regarding the conditions of fixed-term employment contracts, citing inadequate preparation and problematic interpretations.
The government's draft law receives severe criticism - "It should be withdrawn"
The Finnish government's draft law aimed at easing temporary employment contracts faces significant backlash from legal scholars who argue it should be reconsidered.
"Crew training before hiring also counts as work period"... Seoul Labor Committee recognizes unfair dismissal of Finnair employees
The Seoul Labor Committee has ruled that the training period for Finnair crew members prior to the start of their contracts is included in their total work period, acknowledging their claim of unfair dismissal.
Who Does the Labor Reform Affect: Is It Only for Future Relationships or Also for Pre-existing Ones?
The recently approved labor reform in Argentina is set to impact not only future employment contracts but also existing ones, raising concerns about its implications for workers and potential legal disputes.
STF annuls decision of the Labor Court in case about pejotização and suspends process
Brazil's Supreme Court annulled a Labor Court decision regarding employment links in franchise contracts and suspended the related process.
Now the term that the law does not recognize is becoming common in contracts - a serious warning from an expert to job seekers
Job seekers are increasingly being offered 'light entrepreneurship' instead of traditional employment contracts, sparking concerns from labor experts regarding the legality of such arrangements.
Will there be an effective fight against junk contracts? PIP reform goes to the Sejm
The Polish government has approved a reform of the National Labor Inspectorate aimed at combating 'junk contracts,' which will now be presented in the Sejm for further legislative action.
Private security supports labor review and calls to stop shifts in public contracts
The Mexican Association of Private Security Companies supports President Claudia Sheinbaum's commitment to review labor compliance in the private security sector, particularly concerning work shift regulations.
Undervalued journalists and fake contracts, fine for Fanpage. "But the left is silent"
Fanpage's publisher, Ciaopeople Srl, has been fined 3.5 million euros for employing fake contracts that pay journalists below industry standards, igniting criticism from labor unions.
The headlines of the newspapers today, Monday, February 16, 2026
Today's newspaper headlines feature significant domestic topics affecting Greece, such as public contracts and labor regulations.
Tsoukalas: Mitsotakis’ work is the collapse of purchasing power and the trailing country in collective labor contracts
Kostas Tsoukalas, spokesperson for PASOK-Kinal, criticizes Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, accusing him of propagating falsehoods regarding social agreements and highlighting the deterioration of the country’s productivity and purchasing power.
KKE: Beautification and Complacency Regarding Greek-Turkish Relations - Labor Issues from Mitsotakis
The KKE criticizes Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for downplaying the serious issues in Greek-Turkish relations and labor contracts, arguing that his administration is failing to address the underlying tensions.
Are they going on strike? Workers at the National Cinematheque announce a work stoppage due to lack of contracts
Workers at the National Cinematheque in Mexico announced a potential work stoppage due to precarious labor conditions and lack of contracts.
Parliament: Heated debate on the bill regarding collective contracts – Tension with Zoe Konstantopoulou
The Greek Parliament is witnessing a heated debate over a labor bill regarding collective contracts, with opposition parties demanding its withdrawal amid tensions involving Zoe Konstantopoulou.
Complete labor reform: article by article, this is the project by Milei that the Senate approved
The Argentine Senate approved a significant labor reform project proposed by the Government, with notable changes regarding worker contracts and employer contributions.
Discontinuous Fixed Contracts, Administrative Makeup to Camouflage Labor Precarity
A report from Fundación Civismo highlights that the labor reform artificially reduces reported temporary employment without achieving real stability or structural changes.
New ruling gives thousands of public part-time employees the right to back pay
A recent ruling by the EU Court mandates Danish public part-time employees to receive overtime pay for hours worked beyond their contracts.
Prada Ends Partnership with Hundreds of Italian Suppliers After Labor Violations Found
Prada has terminated contracts with hundreds of Italian suppliers following findings of labor rule violations, adopting a zero-tolerance policy amidst increased scrutiny in the Italian luxury goods sector.
Short-term contracts continue to flood the market: one in three lasted less than a month in 2025
In 2025, one-third of short-term contracts lasted less than a month, with 20% of new hires lasting under 30 days, according to a USO union analysis based on official data.
Labor postpones a meeting on minimum wage to buy time in its negotiation with Treasury
The Ministry of Labor has postponed a meeting originally scheduled for this Friday regarding the minimum wage increase as it seeks to negotiate public contracts to bring employers closer to an agreement.
The Other Side of Employment: 250,000 Layoffs in Six Days and 40-Day Jobs
The article discusses recent trends in the labor market, highlighting 250,000 layoffs within just six days and a surge in massive hiring, despite an increase in fixed-term contracts and a 430% rise in terminations during the trial period.
DÃaz's first exam of his labor reform rules out changes to improve it
DÃaz's assessment of the labor reform supports it positively while avoiding controversial issues such as discontinuous contracts and part-time work.
B2B is sexy, employment is old-fashioned. The Third Republic of Poland did everything for us to think that way
The article discusses the ongoing debate surrounding the National Labor Inspectorate reform, highlighting the narratives of entrepreneurs versus employees, especially in relation to fictitious B2B contracts.
The adventure of the PIP reform. "It's not about contracts, but pensions"
Donald Tusk's decision to block a law allowing the National Labor Inspectorate to convert civil law contracts into employment contracts is seen as a gesture towards entrepreneurs, yet it highlights a deeper issue related to the flawed pension system that the state is trying to address through coercion.
Reform of the National Labor Inspectorate Blocked: Doctors and Nurses Breathe a Sigh of Relief
The proposed reform to convert civil law contracts into employment contracts has been blocked, providing relief for many doctors and nurses who prefer flexible work arrangements.
Work attempts to attract employers with a 3.1% increase in the minimum wage and indexation of public contracts
The Minister of Labor proposes a 3.1% increase in the minimum wage, suggesting there is room for an agreement with employers amid challenges posed to existing wage agreements.
I'm for it, and even against it. Tusk torpedoed the plan to convert B2B contracts
Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-BÄ…k proposed that labor inspectors decide on the legality of B2B employment, but Donald Tusk insisted that courts should maintain that authority, leading to the unexpected failure of a key labor ministry project regarding 'junk contracts.'
Tusk Got Angry at the Government Meeting. He Felt Deceived
During a Tuesday government meeting, a heated argument erupted over a bill concerning the National Labor Inspectorate, sparking controversy within the ruling coalition about the classification of workers under casual employment contracts.
maneuver, Capobianco (Conflavoro): work and contracts at the center, now structural policies for businesses
Roberto Capobianco, president of Conflavoro, praises the 2026 Budget Law as a positive foundation for supporting labor and the production system while advocating for more structural policies to enhance business competitiveness.
Actors on the streets for collective contracts and work with dignity
Actors are protesting for collective contracts and dignified working conditions.