European Union: Employee Benefits & Compensation

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Milleproroghe Decree Converted: Extensions Of Bonuses
Italy's Milleproroghe Decree has been converted into law, introducing significant extensions and modifications to employment incentive bonuses including the Under-35 Bonus, Women Bonus, and Over-34 ZES Bonus. The new legislation adjusts contribution exemption rates and extends deadlines for various hiring incentives, with specific provisions for different regions and employment categories.
Italy Employment
DL-Law Avvocati Giuslavoristi
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Termination CIGS: The Clarifications Provided By The Ministry On The Extension Provided For By 2026 Budget Law
The Italian Ministry of Labor and Social Policies has issued new guidance on an extended income protection measure for employees of companies that are winding down or have ceased operations. The circular clarifies two distinct scenarios under which employers can apply for a six-month extension of exceptional CIGS benefits in 2026, each with different requirements for demonstrating prospects for business sale or workforce reabsorption.
Italy Employment
DL-Law Avvocati Giuslavoristi
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Sostituzione Per Maternita’ E Paternita’: I Chiarimenti INPS
L'INPS chiarisce le nuove regole per le assunzioni a tempo determinato in sostituzione di lavoratori in congedo parentale, introducendo la possibilità di prolungare i contratti oltre il rientro del sostituito. I datori di lavoro con meno di 20 dipendenti possono ora beneficiare di uno sgravio contributivo del 50% per queste assunzioni, a condizione che avvengano entro il primo anno di vita o adozione del bambino.
Italy Employment
DL-Law Avvocati Giuslavoristi
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Hervormingen van het arbeidsrecht in België: beloning
Recent labor law reforms in Belgium aim to modernize and increase flexibility in the legal framework, impacting the entire employment relationship cycle from working time organization to human resources management. This thematic analysis examines key changes in employee benefits and pension bonus plans, highlighting practical implications for businesses navigating the government's push toward more attractive and transparent compensation policies.
Belgium Employment
LL
Loyens & Loeff
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EU Pay Transparency Directive: Key Implications And Next Steps For Employers
The EU Pay Transparency Directive aims to operationalize equal pay through transparency duties and stronger enforcement mechanisms, with a transposition deadline of 7 June 2026. While most Member States remain in drafting phases and Luxembourg has yet to publish draft legislation, employers should begin preparing now by reviewing compensation structures, establishing objective pay criteria, and ensuring their systems can support future reporting obligations.
Luxembourg Employment
CL
CMS Luxembourg
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EU Pay Transparency Directive: The Transposition Deadline Is Looming — What Now?
The EU Pay Transparency Directive deadline is approaching, yet most Member States have not transposed it into national law. What are employers' obligations right now, and which provisions can be enforced directly even without full national implementation? This analysis examines the legal nuances and provides actionable guidance for multi-jurisdictional employers navigating this uncertain landscape.
European Union Employment
CM
Crowell & Moring LLP
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