A new information system to record the skills of young people, the adoption of a law to improve the social inclusion of people with disabilities and the well-being of Slovenia’s children are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Slovenia in the second quarter of 2018.

The worsening labour shortage, an overhaul of social tax allowances in 2019, and a momentary lull in industrial action activity are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Hungary in the second quarter of 2018.

An increase in the minimum wage, the return of fundamental collective bargaining regulations and a roadmap to combat undeclared and precarious employment are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Greece in the second quarter of 2018.

Controversy over the government’s proposed employment policies, stakeholder reactions to these policies and the ongoing challenge of labour shortages are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Finland in the second quarter of 2018.