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European Labour Authority

ELA ensures that EU rules on labour mobility and social security coordination are enforced in a fair and effective way and makes it easier for citizens and businesses to reap the benefits of the internal market

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    Campaign News 16 September 2021

    EU Week for Seasonal Workers: spotlight on seasonal workers’ rights

    An array of events and activities taking place across the EU between 20 and 24 September will raise awareness of seasonal workers’ rights and employers’ responsibilities.

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    News 20 September 2021

    European Labour Authority organised first joint inspection

    The European Labour Authority has for the first time organized a joint inspection between two member states – France and Bulgaria - aiming to properly enforce…

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    Campaign News 17 September 2021

    Hiring seasonal workers in the EU: a checklist for employers

    Do you usually employ seasonal workers from other EU countries, or are you planning to do so? Check against the infographic in this article whether you are respecting all the relevant rules.

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About 17 million European citizens currently live or work in another Member State – twice as many as a decade ago. The EU has developed a substantial body of legislation regulating different aspects of mobility, including free movement and posting of workers and social security coordination.

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