www.europarl.europa.eu [ad_1] The Employment Committee adopted on Monday a draft negotiating mandate on new rules to improve the working conditions in platform work. They would regulate how to correctly determine the employment status of platform workers and how digital labour platforms should use...

www.europarl.europa.eu [ad_1] Mark MacGann, the company’s former chief lobbyist, is due to give a keynote speech in a hearing at the Employment and Social Affairs Committee’s (EMPL) next meeting, this afternoon. Nicolas Schmit, Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, will make his remarks in the...

www.europarl.europa.eu [ad_1] Roma people with all the diversity that this term encompasses are the largest ethnic minority in Europe and face poverty and social exclusion in several member states, MEPs say. The main problems to be addressed urgently are the lack of decent, desegregated housing...

www.europarl.europa.eu [ad_1] With 505 votes in favour, 92 against and 44 abstentions, Parliament adopted new legislation on adequate minimum wages in the EU, on Wednesday. The EU law, agreed with the Council in June, aims to improve working and living conditions for all workers in the EU, as well...

www.europarl.europa.eu [ad_1] In a resolution adopted on Tuesday with 501 votes in favour, 47 against and 85 abstentions, Parliament recognises the benefits of working from home, like increased flexibility and autonomy, but warns of the significant health risks stemming from over-connection, a...

www.europarl.europa.eu [ad_1] In a report adopted on Tuesday by 436 in favour, 143 against and 54 abstentions, MEPs call on the Commission and member states to fund all types of care services more effectively. European structural and investment funds should be used to invest in childcare, care for...