Mental Health at Work

Netherlands House of Representatives Motion to Objectify "Psychosociale Arbeidsbelasting" Definition in Arbowet

A motion has been tabled in the Dutch Parliament to redefine "psychosocial workload" in the Working Conditions Act using more objective and measurable criteria. If adopted, this could lead to more standardized compliance requirements for managing workplace stress and mental health, reducing the current reliance on subjective employee experience.

4 Apr 2026, 10:57zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nlNetherlands

Netherlands Parliament Motion On Plan To Tackle Aggression In Shops Under ILO Violence And Harassment Convention Dossier

The Dutch Parliament has proposed a national plan to combat workplace aggression in the retail sector as part of the ILO C190 ratification process. Retailers should anticipate stricter enforcement of risk assessments (RI&E) and potential new safety standards, particularly for lone workers.

4 Apr 2026, 10:57zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nlNetherlands

Dutch Parliament Motion Requesting Modernisation of (Additional) RI&E Obligations

The Dutch House of Representatives has tabled a motion requesting government proposals by summer 2026 to simplify and modernize Risk Inventory and Evaluation (RI&E) obligations. Businesses should monitor for potential reductions in administrative burdens and changes to occupational health and safety compliance requirements in the Netherlands.

4 Apr 2026, 10:55zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nlNetherlands

Netherlands Parliament Motion To Align Labour Law With ILO Convention 190

The Dutch Parliament has proposed expanding employer liability for violence and harassment to align with ILO Convention 190, with draft legislation expected by late 2026. This shift signals a significant broadening of duty-of-care obligations to include work-related travel, digital communications, and social activities outside the traditional workplace.

4 Apr 2026, 10:55zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nlNetherlands

Galicia Issga 2026 Plan Expands Workplace Safety Campaigns and Highlights Nanomaterials Risk Portal

Galicia’s Issga has launched its 2026 Activity Plan, significantly expanding workplace safety campaigns and inspections across high-risk industrial sectors. Operators should anticipate heightened enforcement and utilize new technical resources for managing risks from nanomaterials, asbestos, and respirable crystalline silica.

28 Mar 2026, 20:26xunta.galSpain

Germany (BAuA) Publishes Work and Research Programme 2026–2029

Germany’s BAuA has published its 2026–2029 Work and Research Programme, setting the strategic agenda for occupational health, chemicals regulation, and product safety. Businesses should monitor these focus areas as they will shape future German regulatory initiatives, market surveillance priorities, and technical guidance through 2029.

28 Mar 2026, 09:34baua.deGermany

Brazilian Chamber Committee Approves Bill on AI Use in the Workplace

Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies has advanced legislation (PL 3088/2024) to regulate AI in the workplace, introducing new protections against algorithmic discrimination and health risks. Employers face emerging governance duties for AI-driven recruitment and management, requiring proactive transparency measures and potential collective bargaining on automation.

27 Mar 2026, 20:14camara.leg.brBrazil

Germany (DGUV) Publishes Guidance on Psychological Strain From AI at Work

The German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) has issued guidance on managing the psychological and physical health risks associated with artificial intelligence in the workplace. Employers must integrate AI-specific psychosocial stressors into OSH risk assessments and ensure "AI literacy" for staff to align with EU AI Act requirements and mitigate workplace health liabilities.

27 Mar 2026, 07:00forum.dguv.deGermany

European Parliament Committee Drafts Directive on Work-Related Psychosocial Risks and Mental Health at Work

The European Parliament's EMPL Committee has published a draft directive to mandate the management of psychosocial risks and mental health, targeting a formal Commission proposal by late 2026. This initiative signals a shift toward stricter, harmonised EU standards for workplace mental health, potentially introducing mandatory risk assessments and expanded employer liability for work-related stress.

26 Mar 2026, 19:24europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Poland Labour Protection Council Adopts Resolution on Age‑Adapted Working Conditions for Workers 50+

Poland's Council for Labour Protection has issued a resolution calling for systemic ergonomic and organizational workplace adaptations for workers aged 50+. Businesses should anticipate increased labor inspection focus on age-management strategies and ergonomic standards to mitigate demographic risks and ensure compliance.

26 Mar 2026, 11:19rop.sejm.gov.plPoland

Germany Agriculture Ministers Conference 2026 Calls For Changes To Biogas Support, Fertiliser Law And Animal Husbandry Labelling

German state agriculture ministers have called for reforms to biogas support, fertiliser laws, and animal husbandry labelling to reduce bureaucracy and extend implementation timelines. These developments signal potential legislative easing and a shift toward more regionalised compliance measures, impacting strategic planning for the food, energy, and agricultural sectors.

24 Mar 2026, 13:50mlr.baden-wuerttemberg.deGermany

BSI Seeks Views On Draft ISO 45008 Remote Working Health And Safety Standard

ISO has opened a global consultation on the draft ISO 45008 standard for remote and hybrid work health and safety, closing April 23, 2026. This standard will establish the global benchmark for managing off-site occupational risks, requiring employers to evolve HSE systems beyond traditional office environments.

18 Mar 2026, 16:31bsigroup.comGlobal

New Hampshire: Initial Proposal for Lab 1800 Health Care Workplace Violence Prevention Program (2026-62)

New Hampshire proposed mandatory reporting and confidentiality rules for healthcare workplace violence incidents under the new Lab 1800 framework. Impacted facilities must prepare for rigorous monthly reporting cycles and ensure data management systems meet strict confidentiality standards.

14 Mar 2026, 13:55gc.nh.govUnited States

Poland Labour Protection Council Adopts Resolutions on State Labour Inspectorate 2026 Programme and Workers’ Mental Health

Poland’s Labour Protection Council has formally adopted the 2026 inspection priorities and a specific resolution targeting workplace mental health, stress, and burnout. Employers should prepare for increased regulatory scrutiny on psychosocial risks and align internal health and safety programmes with the State Labour Inspectorate’s upcoming 2026 enforcement focus.

12 Mar 2026, 14:52rop.sejm.gov.plPoland

Norway Adopts Inclusive Working Life Agreement 2025–2028

Norway has launched the Inclusive Working Life (IA) Agreement for 2025–2028, targeting a 10% reduction in sickness absence through intensified workplace prevention and stricter follow-up protocols. Employers should anticipate increased scrutiny of psychosocial risk management and upcoming legislative reforms in 2025 that will likely tighten obligations for sick-leave facilitation and workplace cooperation.

10 Mar 2026, 06:15regjeringen.noNorway

European Parliament Debates AI and Algorithmic Management in the Workplace

The European Parliament has signaled a clear intent to regulate AI and algorithmic management in the workplace, identifying critical gaps in existing EU labor and safety frameworks. Companies should prepare for future mandates on transparency and human oversight as the EU moves toward binding rules for AI-driven workforce monitoring and psychosocial risk management.

7 Mar 2026, 14:11europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Italy Ministry of Labour Adopts Guidelines for AI in the Workplace (D.M. 180/2025)

Italy has adopted national guidelines (D.M. 180/2025) for AI in the workplace to facilitate alignment with the EU AI Act before its August 2026 application. Businesses should leverage this framework to integrate human oversight and psychosocial risk assessments into their AI governance and HR deployment strategies.

6 Mar 2026, 16:27lavoro.gov.itItaly

France Signs National Convention to Integrate Occupational Health and Safety Into Agricultural Education (2026–2031)

France has launched a five-year national convention (2026–2031) to systematically integrate occupational health and safety (OHS) standards into agricultural education and vocational training. Businesses employing agricultural apprentices or interns should anticipate more rigorous supervision standards and enhanced reporting obligations for workplace accidents.

26 Feb 2026, 20:08agriculture.gouv.frFrance

European Parliament Draft Resolution on Reducing Work-Related Fatalities and Establishing a European Day of Remembrance

The European Parliament is moving to establish an annual European Day of Remembrance for work-related fatalities to drive awareness and reduce occupational accidents. While non-binding, this initiative signals intensified political pressure for stricter enforcement of OSH standards and increased focus on psychosocial risks and vulnerable workers.

26 Feb 2026, 09:22europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Germany (BAuA) Publishes Survey Results on Temporary Agency Work: Higher Satisfaction, Changing Burdens

Germany’s BAuA has released new survey data highlighting a shift in temporary agency work toward higher job satisfaction but increased psychosocial demands. Companies should anticipate continued regulatory focus on mental health and psychosocial risk assessments for flexible workforces as occupational health priorities evolve.

23 Feb 2026, 13:54baua.deGermany