Coronavirus: Information and recommendations for companies
The government has published a series of specific information and measures for companies to be found here: gouvernement.lu Special leave for family reasons; Applying for family leave in the event of quarantine or isolation of a child Cross-border employees Germany: Exceptional tax measure between Luxembourg and Germany concerning telework by cross-border workers (agreement); Extension of the […]
UEL recommendations on the CovidCheck regime
The modalities of the CovidCheck regime as envisaged in this law have been the subject of debate and reflection in the press in recent days. However, they remain unclear at this stage, given the criticisms made by various stakeholders in the current legislative process. Although the employers’ organisations welcome the optional introduction of the CovidCheck […]
Questionnaire: Vaccination against COVID-19
Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent infectious diseases. It enables us to protect not only ourselves, but also our fellow citizens. Thanks to the joint efforts of the global medical community, we are now fortunate to have access to SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, which are an essential element in the fight against COVID-19 and will […]
Responsibility Europe, a New International CSR Label
Responsibility Europe is the label for companies and organisations that gives international recognition to their social and environmental commitments. Created on the initiative of AFNOR Group (France), INDR (Luxembourg) and Ecoparc (Switzerland), Responsibility Europe brings together leading CSR labels that are both challenging and pragmatic, demonstrate real added value and contribute to the UN Sustainable […]
5.7 million rapid antigen tests for companies
From 17 May 2021, 5.7 million tests will be distributed. For this purpose, four distribution centres have been set up. The distribution will take place in Soleuvre near the Festikuss cultural centre, in Bertrange near the ARCA cultural centre (200m from the Atert Centre), in the ZANO industrial zone at Fridhaff and in Grevenmacher near […]
Short-time working during the economic recovery period (application and accounting)
In order to continue to support companies and their employees affected by the COVID-19 crisis, special arrangements for short-time working have been agreed until 30 June 2021.
UEL contribution to the consultation on the revision of the integration law
The Minister for Family, Integration and the Greater Region invited UEL and the 4 full members of the National Council for Foreigners mandated by UEL to participate in a broad consultation on the revision of the integration law. The UEL’s contribution was sent to the Ministry on 26 November 2020.
New business support measure
Following the Covid-19 crisis, absences due to quarantine or isolation are frequent and the relative financial loss can be significant for employers or self-employed persons. The Union des Entreprises Luxembourgeoises has discussed with the Ministry of Social Security in order to protect employers against the financial cost of continuing to pay salaries to workers (Lohnfortzahlung) […]
UEL position on the proposed directive – Minimum wages in the EU
UEL takes position in the framework of the consultation launched by the Commission on the Proposal for a Directive COM(2020)682 of 28 October 2020 on adequate minimum wages in the European Union. The Luxembourg employers’ organisations call on the Commission to take better account of the Member States’ tradition of social dialogue and their socio-economic […]
Terms of application of the short-time working scheme
Read the press release by the Ministry of the Economy and the Ministry of Labour, Employment and the Social and Solidarity Economy (in French).