EU 4 fair work

In March 2020, the European Platform tackling undeclared work together with the European Labour Authority (ELA) and supported by the European Commission, launched #EU4FairWork, the first EU-wide campaign highlighting the benefits of declared work. This was followed by more targeted campaigns, including initiatives aimed at seasonal workers and specific sectors such as transport and construction, with the most recent campaign focusing on the HORECA sector in 2024.

The campaign combines a social media approach (March-October 2020) with a Week of Action (21-25 September 2020). It aimed to:

• raise awareness amongst workers about their rights, the negative impact of undeclared work and how to make the transition into declared work
• make companies aware of the benefits of and their obligations to declare workers, as well as of the risk of sanctions in case of undeclared work
• encourage policymakers to better tackle undeclared work, through policy and legislation
• increase cooperation among Platform members by implementing the campaign together

Week of Action 21-25 September

Campaign supporters, which include social partners and national enforcement authorities, have carried out a wide range of activities during the Week of Action. Activities across Europe included online communication campaigns, bilateral cooperation and inspections, information sessions and a range of other activities at national, regional and local levels.

Know your rights and find out how to report abuse by visiting our page: Information and tools for working declared.