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07 April 2016

EU tourism skills: 'Mapping and performance check of the supply side of tourism education and training'

Published : Thu, 07 Apr 2016 The aim of the study 'Mapping and performance check of the supply side of tourism education and training' is to determine whether tourism education and training systems are fit for purpose in providing the neces...

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05 April 2016

Enhancing quality jobs, apprenticeships and traineeships in the tourism sector across Europe

Published : Tue, 05 Apr 2016 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 Objectives and description The overall objective of this call is to facilitate the uptake of high quality jobs, apprenticeships and traineeships positions in the tourism sector across the EU, w...

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16 March 2016

The changing meaning of ‘working age’

‘Working age’ is usually defined as 15 to 64 years. This definition is for example used for the ‘old-age dependency ratio’, with people aged 65 and over being labelled ‘dependent’.

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16 March 2016

Steel industry: Commission takes action to preserve sustainable jobs and growth

Published : Wed, 16 Mar 2016 The Commission suggests policy measures to support the European steel sector to overcome its serious challenges, largely due to global overcapacity.

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11 April 2016

European Parliament Committee Meetings

European Parliament's committees are primarily responsible for preparing the legislative work for Parliament's plenary, on the basis of which it adopts legislative resolutions.

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08 March 2016

The Commission presents reform of posting of workers – towards a fair and truly European Labour Market

Today the European Commission is presenting a targeted revision of the rules on posting of workers, as set out in the 2016 Commission work programme.

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07 April 2016

European Parliament Committee Meetings

European Parliament's committees are primarily responsible for preparing the legislative work for Parliament's plenary, on the basis of which it adopts legislative resolutions.

European Parliament Standing committee Legislature Employment Plenary session Resolution Initiative

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04 April 2016

European Parliament Committee Meetings

European Parliament's committees are primarily responsible for preparing the legislative work for Parliament's plenary, on the basis of which it adopts legislative resolutions.

European Parliament Standing committee Legislature Employment Plenary session Resolution Initiative

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02 March 2016

eSkills for Jobs 2016

Published : Wed, 02 Mar 2016 Event: 16/03 > 16/03/2016 @ AFAS Circustheater Join us on March 16 in The Hague to discuss the key actions needed to develop the digital and Key Enabling Technologies (KETs) skills required to fuel th...

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24 February 2016

Law enforcement: a forgotten determinant of labour law impact

Labour law is the body of rules which regulate the relationships between workers, employers, trade unions, employers' associations and the state. Its aims are manifold, ranging from ensuring workplace protection against accidents and disability to protect...

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