Declaration of cross-border teleworking from 1 July 2023
From 1 July 2023 (expiry of the transitional period linked to the COVID-19 pandemic), any teleworking activity regularly carried out by an employee not residing on Luxembourg territory will have to be declared to the Centre commun de la sécurité sociale (CCSS): → Telework falling within the scope of the framework agreement. Only employees meeting […]
Teleworking: a new social security agreement in the interests of cross-border workers
Press release from the Ministry of Social SecurityWidely used during the COVID-19 pandemic, teleworking is now part of the working world. To take better account of this new reality, the Member States of the European Union have drawn up a new framework agreement in the field of social security allowing, in the majority of cases, […]
UEL reviews the organisation of working time
Avec quatre jours fériés positionnés en début ou fin de semaine, le mois de mai 2023 est particulièrement propice aux weekends prolongés, quitte, quand l’employeur le permet, à « faire le pont ». L’UEL en profite pour faire le point : il est essentiel de mettre en place au Luxembourg un environnement propice à l’activité économique en flexibilisant […]
Launch of the “Starter Kit RSE” programme
On 28 April 2023, the Directorate General for the Middle Classes launched the new Starter Kit RSE programme, which provides support in obtaining a CSR label. Designed in collaboration with the Federation of Craftsmen, the Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber of Crafts, the House of Sustainability and the National Institute for Sustainable Development and Corporate […]
The challenge of labour availability: Measures taken in the wrong direction
The availability of talent is one of the main challenges for Luxembourg and its companies, both to ensure their competitiveness today and tomorrow. Despite a high level of salaries by international comparison, Luxembourg is currently experiencing a labour shortage. This unavailability is increasingly perceived as an obstacle to business development. The Chamber of Commerce’s Economy […]
Legislation on internships remains insufficiently known
Attracting and retaining talent is a key issue for UEL and its members, as companies are faced with a labour shortage whose negative impacts are becoming increasingly apparent. In this context, internships are a key instrument to prepare young people for life in a company, both in terms of training and professional orientation. The legal […]
UEL meets the students of the University of Luxembourg
On Tuesday 24 January 2023, Union des Entreprises Luxembourgeoises (UEL) was invited to participate in the first University ‘s PhD Career Day organised by the University of Luxembourg. More than 400 PhD students were given the opportunity to be accompanied before their arrival on the job market by meeting major employers of the country. The […]
Defending the viability of the sickness and maternity insurance system
UEL’s leitmotiv is to guarantee an efficient and accessible healthcare system, while ensuring its financial sustainability and promoting the accountability of all stakeholders. A high-performing, accessible and sustainable healthcare system is the key to meeting the challenges it faces, including an ageing population and access to quality care for all. Health, well-being at work, social […]
Integration of CSR in companies: positive trends and outlook
Companies of Luxembourg are becoming increasingly aware of their social responsibility, according to the latest panorama of sustainable development produced by the Chamber of Commerce, the INDR and IMS. Whatever their sector of activity or size, companies are showing a rather positive tendency to be actively involved in CSR and a range of tools are […]
A new way of organising work
Without companies, there are no jobs. It is essential to maintain the economic dynamism and attractiveness of the country through a flexible work organization based on an annualized model that responds effectively to the changing needs of companies and employees. Times change and the legislation should logically follow the new customs. However, it has to […]