The EU updates European Economic Area rules on occupational health and gender equality
23 Jul 2026Effective: 30 Apr 20261 views
Who is affected:
Companies and workers with activities in EEA countries (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein)
Summary
The EEA agreement is modified to incorporate new rules on workplace safety and gender equality. It affects Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein in their relationship with the EU.
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The EEA Joint Committee has adopted Decision 154/2026 amending Annex XVIII of the EEA Agreement, which regulates occupational health and safety, labour law and equal treatment between men and women. This update incorporates current European legislation into the legal framework of the European Economic Area, requiring N…
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OJ:L_202601529: Decisión del Comité Mixto del EEE n.o 154/2026, de 30 de abril de 2026, por la que se modifica el anexo XVIII (Salud y seguridad en el trabajo, derecho laboral e igualdad de trato para hombres y mujeres) del Acuerdo EEE [2026/1529]
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