OECD report on Spain's active labour market policies

Eurostat: In 2024, the EU’s employment rate was at a historical high of 75.8%.    📈 Among EU regions, highest employment rates in: 1️⃣ The archipelago of Åland in Finland (86.4%) 2️⃣ Warszawski stołeczny, the Polish capital region (86.2%)  3️⃣ Bratislavský kraj, the Slovak capital region (85.4%) 📉 Lowest employment rates 1️⃣ Calabria (48.5%) 2️⃣ Campania (49.4%) 3️⃣ Sicilia (50.7%) Read more: https://lnkd.in/da3gBRTN

The International Labour Organization has launched a new performance framework designed to help governments strengthen labour administration systems and adapt to rapid technological, demographic, and economic shifts transforming the world of work. https://lnkd.in/dyWZ-BRq

📢 New Publication! The International Labour Organization introduces new indicators to strengthen labour administration. This tool aims to help governments improve effectiveness, accountability, and inclusion in line with international labour standards. The tool includes three subsets: 1️⃣ whole-of-ministry indicators of effectiveness 2️⃣ service-specific indicators for labour inspection, public employment services, social dialogue, and research 3️⃣ and a governance index providing a consolidated picture of performance To support adoption, the ILO will provide technical assistance to help #governments apply the indicators in practice and reinforce labour administration’s contribution to sustainable development. Access the tool to find out more: https://bit.ly/3IyNsza

📢 We are happy to announce that the European Birds of Passage team will be hosted by the International Labour Organization in Geneva on 28 October 2025 (1PM – 3PM CEST) for a hybrid seminar on the theme Temporary Labour Migration in Europe The seminar will present the preliminary findings of our project and engage with their relationship with ILO norms. Our team will present four contributions: - Marco Rocca, “Spatiotemporal scales and the identification of temporary labour migrants: insights from a systematic analysis of EU law” - Catharina Lopes Scodro, “Migrant domestic work in France and Ireland: An investigation of au pairs’ models of regulation and challenges in view of ILO Convention No. 189” - Audrey Deverson, “The role of the ILO Conventions in the social protection of temporary migrant workers in France and Spain” - Daniel Elanga Mendogo, “Trade and Labour Market consequences of the EU’s 2018 Posting of Workers Reform: Descriptive Evidence” Drawing on empirical legal, comparative, and economic perspectives, the presentations will explore how EU temporary migration regimes intersect with labour rights and social protection. They also aim to contribute to debates within the ILO on governance, fair mobility, and protection for temporary migrant workers. We look forward to engaging with researchers, policymakers, and ILO stakeholders in Geneva. More details and registration are available on the ILO event page: https://lnkd.in/etfdiS7f

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 🌍 In our latest blog, Christine Borg Millo examines Malta’s new Labour Migration Policy and its impact on the employment of Third Country Nationals. From improved due diligence and digital transparency to a more balanced approach between employer needs and national priorities, discover how the framework aims to create a sustainable and fair labour market. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dhaKYwvE #aelegalmalta #employmentlaw #labourmigrationpolicy

With Malta's new Labour Migration Policy coming into force, high employee turnover will now come at a cost. This Policy is more than an administrative update; it’s a shift in how the country manages access to its labour market. For industries heavily reliant on third-country nationals (TCNs), such as construction and hospitality, the message is clear: sustainability, not turnover, is the new compliance standard. It will be interesting to see whether employers view this as a hurdle, or else as an opportunity to strengthen retention, invest in training, and adopt more sustainable termination practices.

New article alert: I am happy to announce our latest publication from Reginald Mulalo Ndwamai and Munyeka Wiza (Department of Human Resource Management and Labour Relations, University of Venda, South Africa and Department of Human Resource Management, Durban University of Technology, South Africa) titled: Unprotected Strikes and Informal Labour: Emerging Challenges in South Africa’s Employee Relations Landscape in the IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Issue 6, Sep 2025, Volume 13, 2025. DESCRIPTION This paper examines a significant issue in South Africa’s labour landscape: the increase in unprotected strikes and informal employment. These challenges extend beyond mere policy or legal frameworks; they reflect the lived experiences of workers who feel marginalised, insecure, or excluded from established employment systems. Across various sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, domestic work, and the gig economy, an increasing number of South Africans are engaged in work without formal contracts, benefits, or the essential protections typically associated with formal employment. Concurrently, there is a rise in unprotected strikes-actions taken outside of established legal frameworks-indicating a deeper sense of frustration and a diminishing trust in existing negotiation and resolution mechanisms. This paper utilises secondary data from reports published in 2024, academic research, and practical case studies to analyse the factors contributing to these developments. It addresses economic issues such as job scarcity and inequality, the decline of trade unions, and the challenges faced by employers in a difficult economic climate. Employing the Industrial Relations Systems model, we investigate the responses of key stakeholders-workers, employers, and the government-and the consequences that arise when these relationships deteriorate. The paper not only identifies the underlying problems but also seeks to propose actionable, innovative solutions aimed at rebuilding trust, enhancing protections for informal workers, and reforming policies to create a more equitable and inclusive labour environment. https://lnkd.in/dJWmPr3P

🔍“Know your Employment and Labour Law” presents country profiles from the Labour Rights Index 2024, co-produced by the WageIndicator Foundation (Netherlands) and the Centre for Labour Research (Pakistan). The Index and its detailed country profiles are aimed at workers, employers, labour inspectorates, and policymakers in a country, helping them identify rights, obligations, compliance points, and areas of improvement. 📊 South Africa is  an Upper-middle-income country in #SubSaharanAfrica. Its population is 59.89  million, of which 25.47 million are in the labour force. Informal Employment in South Africa is 41%. According to the Labour Rights Index 2024,  South Africa scored 81 out of 100, and its rating is "Approaching Access to Decent Work”. The country scores must be considered together with the detailed contextual indicators that form a country profile. 📘The #LabourRightsIndex is a de jure index that measures the presence or absence of relevant legislation in 145 countries. The Labour Rights Index compares local labour legislation with international labour standards and scores it accordingly. It has 10 indicators and 46 evaluation criteria or sub-indicators. The third edition of the Index was launched on 7 October 2024, the World Day for Decent Work. 💭To know about our methodology and country scores, please follow the link: https://lnkd.in/dRE4SMb (Report, methodology, country profiles, FAQs) https://lnkd.in/dQ5XzzF2 (click a country to view its profile online and in pdf. You can also use this to compare country scores across three editions of the Index as well as country-wide comparison.) https://lnkd.in/dJK4pzyX #labourlaws #workersrights #employeerights #labourlaw #employmentlaw #decentwork #wddw24 #WDDW #JustJobs #LRI2024 #KnowyourEmploymentRights #labourrights  #DepartmentofEmploymentandLabour #SouthAfrica

Eurostat Flash estimates of income distribution: capturing labour market dynamics – 2025 edition [14 October 2025] https://lnkd.in/gh4DVDkk or https://lnkd.in/gGMsxBGv   Flash Estimates provide early insights into the distributional impacts of labour market changes and social policies, just six months after the reference period. Using a two-step nowcasting approach, these estimates update employment income with labour market data and simulate social policy effects via EUROMOD. This report presents the latest methodology to improve timeliness and accuracy in tracking labour market impacts on income.

📢 New Labour Market Report from Skills Development Scotland Skills Development Scotland (SDS) has published their latest monthly report, providing up-to-date insights on Scotland’s economy, people, and skills. Building on the widely used COVID-19 Labour Market Insights, this report combines published data, expert analysis, and real-time information to help partners, employers, and policymakers navigate current economic challenges. Read the report 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gDaxrSsP