Noncompete Clauses Should Be Banned
Companies don’t really need them. Workers pay the price.
Labor
Biden Would Repeat Dutch Mistakes in Regulating Freelancers
Stricter rules for contractors could lead to job losses.
American Health Care Is Understaffed, Because It Is Overregulated
The pandemic highlighted the need for more doctors and nurses.
Dutch Labor Reforms Don’t Address Root Causes of Liberalization
Why are firms reluctant to hire full-time employees?
“Repeal” of Spanish Labor Reforms Is Limited
Trade unions and the socialist government meet employers halfway.
Spain Tries to Attract More Expats
Taxes are cut, but there’s not much the national government can do about overbearing bureaucracy.
Repeal of Spanish Labor Reforms Is Unwise
Liberalizations cut unemployment and encouraged business creation.
Dutch Likely to Reverse Labor Market Liberalizations
Most parties want to encourage the use of regular contracts.
Be Careful About Bringing Back Big Government
More government is not the solution to every problem.
Statism Makes a Comeback in the United Kingdom
The dual shock of coronavirus and Brexit is giving statism a new lease on life.
French Unions Put Their Own Interests Ahead of Workers’
Trade unions are hurting workers in a bid to protect their privileges.
Italy Is Failing Its Next Generation
Italians need to stop blaming outsiders and start owning up to their country’s shortcomings.
Populists Overturn Labor Reforms in Italy
The Five Star Movement and League limit the use of temporary work contracts.
Italy’s Democrats Split, EU Victory for Macron, Doubts About Syria Strikes
Italy’s Democrats debate whether to negotiate with the Five Star Movement. Experts caution against an attack on Syria.
Posted-Workers Reform a Largely Symbolic Victory for Macron
The changes affect few workers, but the French leader believes they have symbolic value.