ELA targets enforcement of rules for posted drivers’ remuneration

The European Labour Authority (ELA) has successfully completed a key series of workshops on enforcement of remuneration for posted drivers in the road transport sector.

Organised at the initiative of the International Road Transport Union (IRU) and in cooperation with the European Commission, the sessions drew over almost 600 participants across the EU, including enforcement authorities, road transport operators, social partners and other sectoral organisations.

Held between April and June 2025, the workshops tackled the practical challenges of verifying documentation and remuneration under Directive (EU) 2020/1057 – the so-called lex specialis. The initiative aimed to improve consistency and effectiveness in how EU rules are enforced, especially in relation to national rules on remuneration, while helping authorities and transport operators better understand the enforcement rules.

A draft proposal for common enforcement practices, developed by IRU and discussed during the workshops, will be sent to the Member States, the European Commission, and social partners for review and approval.

Key elements covered in the workshops included:

Back-office controls via the IMI Road Transport module – recommended approach for verifying posting rules and remuneration.
Transport specific documentation to prove posting – such as tachograph data a consignment notes.
Constituent elements of remuneration – clarification of which components (e.g. minimum wage, allowances) count toward remuneration under EU and national rules.
Documentation necessary for the enforcement of remuneration – including labour contract, timesheets, payslips and proof of payment.
Promotion of mutual understanding – between national enforcement bodies and road transport operators, by improving dialogue and collaboration. This laid the groundwork for practical solutions to operational challenges in the road transport sector.
Demonstration of the potential of the IMI System and its road transport modules – for communication between inspection authorities and road transport operators, cooperation between Member State authorities, and the enforcement of remuneration rules for posted drivers.
Creation of a community of experts – which ELA will address with regards to its future activities on the subject.

Find out more about each workshop below:

The sessions even sparked new discussion topics, indicating the potential need for future workshops to tackle specific aspects of remuneration and compliance in greater detail, benefiting both controlling authorities and operators.