On 11 July 2023, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released the Employment Outlook 2023, which shows the latest labour market developments in OECD countries.
It focuses on wage developments and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the labour market (an OECD first-ever study in this area).
Assuming an imminent technological revolution that could radically change the workplace, the report states that there are no signs of slowing labour demand, in the short-term, but possible changes in job quality and tasks.
On 3 July 2023, Decree-Law no. 53/2023 which regulates de Decent Work Agenda was published in the Official Gazette.
Thee Decent Work Agenda, approved by Law no. 13/2023 of 3 April 2023, provides measures to improve working conditions and the conciliation of employees' professional and family lives.
The Decree entered into force on 6 July 2023 and takes effect retroactively since 1 May 2023.
California's Supreme Court has agreed to review to the constitutionality of Proposition 22, a 2020 ballot measure that classified gig drivers as independent contractors.
On 10 July 2023, the Commission adopted a decision setting up the European social dialogue committee for social services.
It will bring together European employers and trade union organizations of the sector, encompassing approximately 9 million workers throughout the European Union.
It will play a crucial role in shaping policies and fostering cooperation within the sector.
On 3 July 2023, Law 85 converting, with amendments, the Decree Law 48/2023 on "Urgent measures for social inclusion and access to employment" was published in the Official Gazette.
It aims to ensure greater flexibility for personnel management, introduces amendments to the discipline of fixed-term employment contracts and simplifies information obligations under the Transparency Decree.
On 12 July 2023, ILO and Rwanda announced a new development cooperation project to boost decent jobs for youth in the digital economy.
The main goal is to enable more young women and men in Rwanda to access decent job in its digital economy.
The project has a duration of 4 years with a Eur 4 million budget allocation.
It is financially supported by the Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs of the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs.
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