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65 in the last two weeksThursday 22 October
- Europe·News
VW's Skoda Auto unions reject salary freeze as part of group savings plan
Reuters reported that unions at Volkswagen's Skoda Auto have rejected a proposed salary freeze that was part of the broader VW group's cost-saving measures.
Wednesday 21 October
- Europe·Policy & Law
UK unfair dismissal qualifying period to shorten to six months from January 2027
The qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims in the UK will be reduced from two years to six months, with the provisions expected to take effect in January 2027. Employers are advised to ensure dismissals have a fair reason and follow a reasonable, well-documented process ahead of the change.
- Europe·Policy & Law
Italy's labor ministry adds two new simulators to supplementary pension portal
Italy's Ministry of Labour and Social Policies announced two new online simulators on its supplementary pension portal, developed with Mefop. One helps workers assess how allocating severance pay (TFR) affects pension prospects; the other helps companies estimate compensatory measures for lost liquidity when employees join a pension fund. Results are informational only, not official certifications.
- Europe·Research
UK pay awards rise to 3.1% but remain subdued, data shows
Analysis by Brightmine of 42 pay settlements covering more than 650,000 UK employees shows the median basic pay award rose to 3.1% in the three months to September, up from 3% in the prior two quarters. Seven in 10 settlements matched (36.8%) or fell below (34.2%) last year's award, while just 28.9% were higher. UK CPI rose to 3.5% in September from 3.1% in August.
- Europe·Policy & Law
UK tribunal awards security guard over £7,000 after employer mishandled resignation
A Liverpool employment tribunal ruled that security firm GES unfairly dismissed guard Craig Freedman by later relying on a resignation it had initially rejected, instead of following a fair dismissal procedure. Freedman, employed since December 2020, was awarded £7,236 in total, covering basic compensation, compensatory damages, notice pay and outstanding holiday pay.