McDonald’s workers in the UK continue to face serious allegations of sexual harassment and abuse, despite the company’s previous promises to improve workplace safety. Reports include inappropriate touching by managers, bullying, and sexual advances in exchange for shifts. The UK…
The General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) informs private sector workers about mandatory holiday compensation for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Key dates include December 25 and 26, 2024, and January 1 and 6, 2024. Workers are entitled to regular…
Engel & Völkers, Germany’s largest real estate agency, is under investigation for suspected bogus self-employment of freelance agents. Concerns have been raised regarding the classification of these freelancers, who may actually be dependent employees. With 300 officials conducting searches across…
Hazar Denli, a mechanical engineer at Jaguar Land Rover, was dismissed after voicing concerns about safety defects in electric vehicles. Denli alleged that he was retaliated against by Tata Group for posting warnings about potentially dangerous design flaws on Reddit….
Lawyers representing RTÉ are accused of engaging in ‘sharp practice’ as they challenge newsroom coordinator Joseph Kelly’s complaints regarding compensation for alleged ‘bogus self-employment’. At the Workplace Relations Commission, Kelly seeks entitlement revelations prior to his regularized employment in 2018….
Nikos Pappas, head of the SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance, presented an amendment aimed at restoring the employment status of firefighters during a parliamentary session. The amendment proposes extending both the fire and flood response periods, allowing firefighters to work year-round. Pappas emphasized…
