Tag: Labor
Labor Minister Heil wants to allay employees’ fear of AI
Munich, Berlin Hubertus Heil takes an electric drill in his hand, sinks a screw into the metal component and looks at the screen. The display lights up green, everything is…
Almost 1.5 million immigrants – but only a few targeted for the labor market
Arrival of refugees from Ukraine in March 2022 Refugee migration only has a limited impact on the needs of the labor market. (Photo: IMAGO/Jens Schicke) Berlin Germany is currently experiencing…
“We need you” – How India should save Germany from the skilled labor crisis
Bangkok, Berlin Federal Minister of Labor Hubertus Heil addresses the young Indians who are crowded in the rows of plastic chairs directly: “My message is: We need you,” said the…
Federal Labor Court confirms lower wages for temporary workers
Employees in a logistics center The EU Temporary Employment Directive stipulates that collective agreements may deviate from the principle of equal pay if the “overall protection” of temporary workers is…
Minister of Labor Hubertus Heil awarded posts to witnesses
Hubertus Heil According to the ministry, Carsten Stender has been head of department for European and international employment and social policy at the BMAS since 2018. Around 20 years ago…
Minister of Labor Hubertus Heil awarded posts to witnesses
Hubertus Heil According to the ministry, Carsten Stender has been head of department for European and international employment and social policy at the BMAS since 2018. Around 20 years ago…
High labor costs a threat to competitiveness? Economists give the all-clear
Chip production in Dresden When it comes to labor costs, Germany ranks seventh in the EU. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Higher wage agreements than in a long time and rising social…
Six insights into the labor market of the future
Berlin It is a triple transformation that is massively changing the labor market: digitization, ecological conversion away from fossil fuels, demographic change – everything is intertwined. What does that mean…
In the UK, local elections will show whether Labor can make the change
swindon When Brits elect most of their local councils and some mayors on Thursday, Swindon will be the focus of attention at the party headquarters of the ruling Tories and…
Chinese lithium will remain cheaper because of slave labor
Justin Trudeau at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York The Canadian prime minister relies on the domestic raw materials economy. (Photo: IMAGO/ZUMA Press) new York According to Canada’s…
Weak economy slows labor market in April
Employment Agency The unemployment rate is stagnating. However, the labor market remains stable. (Photo: IMAGO/photothek) Berlin The number of unemployed in Germany fell only slightly to 2.586 million in April…
Recording working hours for employees: This is what the Ministry of Labor is planning
Berlin The federal government wants to oblige employees in Germany to electronically record their working hours every day. However, the collective bargaining and company parties should be able to agree…
Ex-Federal Labor Judge and IG Metall are hoping for a correction of the verdict on works council remuneration
Berlin After the sensational judgment of the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) on the remuneration of works councils, the first companies have reduced the salaries of employee representatives. Those affected…
Twelve-hour shifts allowed – This is how Apple is turning India’s labor law upside down
Asia Technonomics In the weekly column we take turns writing about innovation and economic trends in Asia. (Photo: Klawe Rzeczy) Bangkok India’s labor law is notorious for not being particularly…
Apple is said to be easing labor protections
Apple logo Apple continues to move production from China to India. (Photo: imago images/Future Image) Bangalore According to insiders, Apple and its Taiwanese supplier Foxconn pushed for a fundamental liberalization…
Skilled labor shortage continues to decline
Cologne The shortage of skilled workers in Germany will continue to worsen in many areas in the coming years – especially in sales, daycare centers, social work and hospitals. This…
Skilled labor shortage continues to decline
doctor Especially in the area of ”health, social affairs, teaching and education” there is a lack of suitably qualified specialists. (Photo: E+/Getty Images) Cologne The shortage of skilled workers in…
Labor shortages: A part-time economy
Almost 40 years ago, the fight for shorter working hours served one goal in particular: the feared massive job cuts should be prevented. The trade unions in the metal and…
New report calls into question the church’s special path in labor law
Dispensing of hot drinks at a Caritas “cold bus”. Church labor law also affects employees who do not work as pastors or religion teachers in the “preaching-related” area, for example.…
Federal government hopes for 50,000 additional labor migrants per year
Berlin The federal government hopes to attract an additional 50,000 foreign workers annually with the planned reform of immigration law. This emerges from the draft law for the further development…