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Just transition
Work-life balance ‘does not work for women’
Est. 2minEven in advanced economies, women are bearing the brunt of a lack of work-life balance, a panel at the Employment Week event found.
Commission looks at bright side of demographic change
Est. 1minAgeing populations and low birthrates should be seen as a challenge and an opportunity instead of a threat, according to a two-day forum on demographic change.
Finns get to grips with working time
Est. 2minAn new proposal from the Finnish presidency on the stalled Working Time Directive would allow the UK to maintain its opt-out from the directive's 48-hour cap, but introduce a 60-hour cap for all.
‘Working-time opt-out leaves employees no choice’
Est. 3minUnder the opt-out scheme of the Working Time Directive, workers don't have a real choice of not working longer hours if their employer wants them to, say MEPs from the Parliament's two largest groups.
Commission seeks right balance of life and work
Est. 3minMore needs to be done to achieve a better balance between private and professional life, in particular for women, argues the Commission. Social partners have been asked to comment.