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Thank you for taking part in the NETLEX 25th Anniversary Conference

10/12/2021
Trade union rights
Human rights

NETLEX, the ETUC network of trade union legal experts, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a conference that took place on the 2nd and 3rd of Dece

Commission outlines review of EU competition policy

25/11/2021
Competition policy

The Von der Leyen Commission has committed to review the legal framework on competition and its application in the light of green and digital transitions.

Pending collective complaint against Norway based on the Additional Protocol to the European Social Charter

10/11/2021
Right to effective remedy and fair trial

SMB Norge v. Norway - Complaint No. 198/2021 

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Belgian Human Rights body considers compulsory vaccination compatible with fundamental rights

10/12/2021
Human rights
Covid-19
Employment

On 8 December 2021, the Federal Institute for the protection and promotion of Human Rights (L'Institut fédéral pour la protection et la promotion des droits

New gender equality law for management boards in the Netherlands

10/11/2021
Gender
Equality and non-discrimination

On 28 September 2021, the First Chamber of Parliament (Senate) adopted the law proposal with the title ‘diversity at the top of business’

Belgian legislative proposal on mandatory value chain due diligence

28/10/2021
Due diligence
Human rights

Belgium is currently considering a legislative proposal for mandatory value chain due diligence 

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International legislation and developments

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Representation lodged with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) by the Association of Free Trade Unions of Slovenia (ZSSS) under Article 24 of the ILO constitution

25/11/2021
Occupational health and safety
Labour law
Legislation

The ZSSS considers the Slovenian Republic to have failed to observe the Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155).

ILO Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)

10/11/2021
Occupational health and safety

Following Greece, Italy ratifies ILO Convention 190 and France votes for ratification

Representation lodged with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) by the Greek General Confederation of Labour (GSEE) under Article 24 of the ILO constitution

14/10/2021
Legislation
Labour law
Occupational health and safety

The GSEE considers the Hellenic Republic to have failed to observe the Labour Inspection Convention, 1947 (No.81).

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