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International Reform Monitor: Social policy, labor market policy, industrial relations
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International Reform Monitor 2010 launched
Since the fall of 2008, international financial and economic turmoil has profoundly shaped the course of reform processes around the world. As the crisis first unfolded, it was unclear what impact this turmoil would have on financial markets and the real economy, and in turn, on labor markets and social systems. But two years on, considerable differences began to emerge in terms of economic performance and the ability of individual states to respond to the crisis with appropriate social measures.
moreThe 2009 Spring Fiscal Bill - a responsible policy to secure welfare
SWE. In conjunction with the 2009 Spring Fiscal Policy Bill, the Government proposes further measures for combating the crisis.
external linkEU fails to reach compromise on working time
EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS - Talks between EU member states and MEPs on a directive that would limit the working week across the 27-nation bloc to 48 hours did not lead to an agreement on Thursday (2 April), reducing the chances of the legislation being adopted at all.
external linkBig Brother threat to patient privacy - AMA
AUS. Thousands of sensitive medical records could be secretly accessed by bureaucrats under a "deeply disturbing" proposal by the Federal Government, doctors say.
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