This case concerned the Uniformity of Collective Agreements Act (Tarifeinheitsgesetz), which regulates conflicts that arise if there are several collective agreements in one “business unit” (Betrieb) of a company2. The …
Xinjiang cotton found in Adidas, Puma and Hugo Boss tops, researchers say
Researchers say they have found traces of Xinjiang cotton in shirts and T-shirts made by Adidas, Puma and Hugo Boss, appearing to contradict the German clothing companies’ promises to revise their supply …
Employers must provide riders with a bike and mobile phone, German court finds
A Federal Labour Court in Germany has found that an adequate bicycle and smart-phone are necessary work equipment for food delivery couriers, and thus must be provided by the employer. …
Rights group files complaint against German retailers over Chinese textiles
A human rights group filed a complaint to German prosecutors on Monday alleging that several fashion retailers profited from forced labour in China’s Xinjiang region. The Berlin-based European Centre for …
Official English Translation: German Act on Corporate Due Diligence in Supply Chains
“On 3 March 2021, Germany’s Federal Cabinet approved draft legislation on corporate due diligence in supply chains. This represents the first time that the responsibility of German companies to respect …
Germany passes law on tougher oversight of supply chains
Germany’s parliament on Friday passed a supply chain act, paving the way for stricter regulation that will force large companies to pay fines of up to 2% of their annual …
Germany: What the new Supply Chain Act delivers – and what it doesn’t
The German “Supply Chain Due Diligence Act” is adopted! But what exactly is behind this? Our analysis shows: We are still a long way from reaching our goal in the …
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