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8 concerted and joint inspections took place across the EU on 6 - 12 October, in Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, Finland, Greece, Lithuania and Romania. The actions were carried out by labour inspectors as well as enforcement officers from customs, social security, tax, police and migration authorities. Visiting inspectors joined from Belgium, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, France, Italy, Poland, Romania and Slovakia.

404 potential victims and 93 perpetrators identified during EMPACT Joint Action Days conducted by 32 countries across Europe

The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) and the European Labour Authority (ELA) have jointly launched a new practical guide to help workplace inspectors to identify and address labour exploitation. The guide will also help workers to claim and enjoy their rights across the European Union.

Subcontracting, posting and self-employment in construction in focus.

Joint inspections in 11 member states resulted in over 210,000 euros in fines.  

Seven Member States carried out a joint action in road transport 17 – 23 February with the support of the European Labour Authority (ELA) and in partnership with the European Roads Policing Network (ROADPOL). The action focused on compliance with driving and resting time rules. Fines amounting to EUR 240 000 were imposed during the inspections. 

Joint inspections across the EU resulted in over 370 identified infringements. 

An EU wide large-scale enforcement action to inspect compliance with wage rules took place in Austria, Czechia, Estonia, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal and Slovakia. 21 EU countries in total participated, supported by the European Labour Authority. More than 3 742 labour inspectors were involved in checking 1 615 employers and 14 122 employees.  

Training focus was on roadside inspections, particularly on driving time, breaks and rest periods as well as on posting of drivers. Five sessions were held across Europe in 2024. 

ELA supported cross-border inspections of 50 companies in hotel, restaurant and catering (HORECA) sector in June. More than 400 workers were interviewed.