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The new rules would make it easier for persons with disabilities to travel in the EU by ensuring access to special conditions, including parking, in all member states.
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The agreement agreed on Tuesday would ensure EU new anti-discrimination rules are effectively applied and enforced.
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On Tuesday, the committees on Women’s Rights and Employment adopted their position on new rules to give national equality bodies more powers, resources and independence.
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The new rules on asbestos aim to protect EU workers from the risks of asbestos and to detect the presence of asbestos as early as possible.
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MEPs have called to raise national minimum income schemes in EU countries and improve their inclusivity and accessibility in order to deal with the current cost of living crisis.
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On Saturday night, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement to set up a new fund to help vulnerable citizens most affected by energy and transport poverty.
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EU companies will be required to disclose information on salaries to expose existing gender pay gaps.
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MEPs have agreed to quiz the Council and Commission on how proposals to update national Minimum Income Schemes (MIS) will improve job market inclusivity in Member States.
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MEPs backed a report aimed at strengthening democracy at work through a revision of the European Works Council (EWC) Directive.
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The economic and social impact of the pandemic demonstrates the need for just, green, digital and demographic transitions and resilient health systems.
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A revision of rules to protect workers of carcinogenic and other hazardous substances has been informally agreed on Thursday by Parliament and Council negotiators.
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Parliament called for platform workers to receive the same protection as traditional employees in terms of social security contributions, health and safety protection.
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Members of the social affairs and employment committee voted on Thursday for stricter EU rules to better protect workers from exposure to carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxic agents at work.
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On Thursday, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on the EU Social Fund+ that contributes to social inclusion, job opportunities and fighting poverty.
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Outside working hours, workers must be allowed to switch off digital devices without facing consequences, the Employment Committee agreed.
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MEPs and the Commission agreed to classify the virus that causes COVID-19 as a risk group 3 biological agent, adding more safeguards to protect all workers.
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Breaches of EU law on employment rights and health and safety of cross-border workers need to be addressed urgently, say MEPs in the Employment and Social Affairs Committee.
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The Employment and Social Affairs Committee questioned Nicolas Schmit, candidate for the Jobs portfolio, on Europe’s social dimension and the future of work.
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Employment Committee negotiators struck a deal with EU ministers today on paternity leave and non-transferable parental leave to boost women’s chances in the labour market.
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Employment MEPs adopted revision to European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, including broader range of reasons for dismissal reasons, lower eligibility threshold and a name change.
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