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Politics
German Employers Push to Limit Works Council Power in Urgent Cases
The BDA wants faster unilateral decisions for employers on restructuring, smaller works councils and electronic election...
Politics
France to Cover Full Cost of Short-Time Work for Wildfire-Hit Firms
The French government will fully reimburse employers’ partial-activity costs for evacuated zones in Gironde and Landes u...
Economy
Japan's Minimum Wage Hike Slows to ¥55, Breaking a Five-Year Acceleration
Japan's central wage council set a ¥55/hour guideline for FY2026, a 4.9% increase but down from ¥66 last year. The move ...
Politics
Spain Plans Temporary Wildfire Income Benefit for Evacuated and Homeless Workers
The Spanish government is set to approve an urgent royal decree creating a temporary benefit for workers displaced or lo...