GREY - tackling undeclared work in Bulgaria, Croatia and FYR Macedonia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9-12-DIUfA

Nice video celebrating 10 years of the European Platform tackling undeclared work

10 Years of the European Platform tackling undeclared work - Voices behind EU cooperation This video marks 10 years of the European platform tackling undeclared work, now a permanent working group at the European Labour Authority. Through intervie...

EC report on progress of Albania identifies the Informal economy problem

https://www.voxnews.al/english/biznes/progres-raporti-i-ke-per-shqiperine-problem-ekonomia-informale-kritika-nd-i77884

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Tackling the hidden economy: expanding tax conditionality to new sectors

Interesting development in UK which is seeking to expand the use of conditionality as a means of tackling the hidden economy/undeclared work.

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Build trust through AI to power tax compliance

Build trust through AI to power tax compliance Compliance is the backbone of reporting on purpose. Explore how AI could revolutionise the tax function to help build trust with stakeholders.

Cyprus tightens laws to combat illegal employment The Council of Ministers has approved three new bills aimed at cracking down on illegal and undeclared work.

Bulgaria's loses nearly BGN 3 billion per year due to unpaid taxes and insurance due to undeclared employment, said Tuesday Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association (BICA) Executive Director Dobrin Ivanov, quoted in a BICA press release. Ivanov participated in an information session of the European Labour Authority on the topic "Employers' Awareness - a way to prevent undeclared work".

Bulgaria Loses BGN 3 Bln Annually Due to Undeclared Employment Bulgaria's loses nearly BGN 3 billion per year due to unpaid taxes and insurance due to undeclared employment, said Tuesday Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association (BICA) Executive Director Dobrin Ivanov, quoted in a BICA press release. Ivanov participated in an information session of the European....

I was a participant in my first workplace inspection this week: a cross border joint inspection involving inspectors from several countries, led by the Cypriot Labour Inspectorate. It was an interesting experience !

Visit to Cyprus this week to provide mutual assistance to the Labour Inspectorate in improving its effectiveness at tackling undeclared work. Very pleasant temperatures reaching 36c :-)

Refugees and asylum seekers in informal and precarious jobs: early labour market insertion from the perspectives of professionals and volunteers

Refugees and asylum seekers in informal and precarious jobs: early labour market insertion from the perspectives of professionals and volunteers | Emerald Insight Refugees and asylum seekers in informal and precarious jobs: early labour market insertion from the perspectives of professionals and volunteers - Author: Iraklis Dimitriadis

Reflections on fluidity and stability: a look at the formality vs informality debate

Reflections on fluidity and stability: a look at the formality vs informality debate | Emerald Insight Reflections on fluidity and stability: a look at the formality vs informality debate - Author: Olga Zvonareva, Arturs Holavins

Transitions to Formality - Perspectives from Asia and the Pacific and Latin America and the Caribbean

Date & Time: Dec 13, 2023 07:00 AM in London
Description
This webinar, co-organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) will present ESCAP’s report on Policy approaches to formalizing informal employment in the formal sector in Asia and the Pacific and Latin America and ILO’s report on Integrated Approaches for Formalization in Asia and the Pacific: A Policy Brief. The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion among experts and policymakers from Asia and the Pacific and Latin American and the Caribbean. The discussion will be centered around policy approaches from countries in both regions to support the transition to formalization. In addition to exploring entry points for the operalization of an integrated approach to formalization, including formalization of informal employment in the formal sector, the event will serve as a platform for south-south cooperation and peer learning between countries in Asia and the Pacific and Latin America, showcasing good practices and lessons learned from both regions.

Programme Agenda:

14:00 – Opening Session
14:10 – Studies Presentation
14:30 – Panel discussion
15:15 – Q&A
15:30 – Conclusion

Registration:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Transitions to Formality - Perspectives from Asia and the Pacific and Latin America and the Caribbean. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. This webinar, co-organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) will present ESCAP’s report on Policy approaches to formalizing informal employment in the formal sector in Asia and the Pacific and Lati...