News
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16/03/2016
The changing meaning of ‘working age’
‘Working age’ is usually defined as 15 to 64 years. This definition is for example used for the ‘old-age dependency ratio’, with people aged 65 and over being labelled ‘dependent’.
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09/03/2016
Peer Review in Ireland: Prevention and early intervention services to address children at risk of poverty
Ireland is in the process of developing a more coordinated and integrated approach to children’s services, aimed at tackling the complex problems of disadvantaged families in a more joined-up and holistic way. This Peer Review looked at Irish good practice and harnessed learning from other EU Member States.
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08/03/2016
Commission launches a public consultation on the European Pillar of Social Rights
Today, the European Commission presents a first concrete outline of the European Pillar of Social Rights announced by President Juncker in September last year and launches a broad public consultation to gather views and feedback from other European institutions, national authorities and parliaments, social partners, stakeholders, civil society, experts from academia and citizens.
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08/03/2016
European Semester 2016: fewer Member States have economic imbalances than a year ago
EU Member States are making progress in addressing imbalances in their economies.
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08/03/2016
The Commission presents reform of posting of workers – towards a fair and truly European Labour Market
Today the European Commission is presenting a targeted revision of the rules on posting of workers, as set out in the 2016 Commission work programme.
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07/03/2016
Women and unpaid work: recognise, reduce, redistribute!
8 March is the International Women's Day. This year's theme is gender equality that is indispensable for achieving many of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It is also crucial for achieving the EU's Europe2020 targets of raising employment and reducing poverty.
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01/03/2016
'Basic income' scheme initiatives in Switzerland and Finland
Two new Flash Reports prepared by the European Social policy Network (ESPN) are now available and provide information on “basic income” scheme initiatives in Switzerland and Finland.
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24/02/2016
Law enforcement: a forgotten determinant of labour law impact
Labour law is the body of rules which regulate the relationships between workers, employers, trade unions, employers' associations and the state. Its aims are manifold, ranging from ensuring workplace protection against accidents and disability to protecting workers and society from the costs and risks associated with dismissals. Labour law can regulate employment contracts, minimum wages, working time, and non-discrimination, amongst other things.
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19/02/2016
Youth Guarantee in practice: from unemployed to marble stonemason
With support from the Youth Guarantee scheme, many young people in Europe have managed to find a job or follow a course which gives their career a boost. This is Eduard's story, from Romania.
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17/02/2016
Self-employed and entrepreneurship: breaking the barriers to job creation
Promoting self-employment and entrepreneurship is an important way of creating new jobs and enhancing the labour market opportunities for the unemployed and other disadvantaged groups.