Eurozone unemployment stable at 7.8 per cent in January
The unemployment rate in the eurozone held steady for January, according to data released by the European Union's statistics agency.
Eurozone unemployment stable at 7.9 per cent in December
According to data released by the European Union's statistics agency, the unemployment rate in the eurozone remained steady at 7.9 per cent in December.
EU ministers agree to set up European Labour Agency
The European member states agree to establish an European Labour Authority aimed at helping employees and employers to deal with complex aspects of cross-border labour mobility.
Women face uphill wage battle in British finance sector
There had never been much doubt that in London's financial district female workers' salaries lagged behind those of their mostly male colleagues. Now this has been confirmed with data.
Employment rates across Europe
This graphic shows the precentage of the working population in Europe who were employed in 2016.
Uber drivers aren’t employees, French court rules
Uber has won a case filed by a French driver claiming he should be considered an employee, a ruling that adds to legal uncertainty in Europe about how to regulate the ride-hailing giant.
Could a German 28-hour week make waves across Europe?
Germany's powerful IG Metall union have agreed with bosses on a new right to switch temporarily to a 28-hour week. Could the example be echoed across Europe?
German metalworkers win limited 28-hour week concession
Almost one million employees with Germany's powerful metalworking union IG Metall have won higher pay and the right to a reduced working week in an agreement with employers.
Minimum wage awkward pillar of emerging social Europe
The minimum wage was once trumpeted as a key pillar in the construction of a social Europe. But opponents say the policy acts as a drag on competitiveness.
Brexit could cost nearly 500,000 UK jobs: study
Brexit could cost the UK nearly 500,000 jobs in a worst-case scenario, according to a study which was commissioned by the mayor of London.