Search results

Labour reforms will be key test for France’s Macron

Location:

FRANCE

The labour market liberalisation sought by President Emmanuel Macron goes beyond the reform passed by the previous Socialist-led government last July, which lost some of its…

US civil service reforms could see spats

Location:

UNITED STATES

The changes affect contract negotiations, disciplinary procedures and the role of labour unions. The White House argues the changes will improve efficiency, but opponents lament…

US House Dems will push new policy agenda

Location:

UNITED STATES

This follows the 116th Congress’s swearing-in on January 3, heralding a Democratic House majority and Nancy Pelosi's second term as House speaker. It also follows the January 4…

Colombia healthcare reform unlikely to become reality

Location:

COLOMBIA

The plan, which envisages a larger role for the state in a single-payer system, is controversial both among politicians and with the public. Congress is unlikely to act swiftly on…

Israel’s judicial review will weaken

Location:

ISRAEL

Rightward shift of the Supreme Court.

Reforms will not solve Mexico pension challenges

Location:

MEXICO

The rules governing both management of and payouts from private retirement funds (AFORES) are being revised substantially, and employers are footing the bill.

Mexico seeks reforms to digital labour platforms

Location:

MEXICO

There are currently seven bills in both chambers of Congress on this issue.

Australia’s government eyes post-COVID labour reforms

Location:

AUSTRALIA

This comes as the government prepares to resume efforts to overhaul workplace laws, arguing that these reforms are needed to revive the economy after COVID-19; Morrison has said…

Canberra may need to split workplace reform efforts

Location:

AUSTRALIA

These changes, which focus particularly on casual workers, faced particular lobbying from parts of the business sector, which described them as costly and unnecessary, but they…

South African mining rules will mar investment climate

Location:

SOUTH AFRICA

Zwane released the third review of the 2004 Mining Charter on June 15. After the release, mining company shares on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange lost 50.69 billion rand (3.93…