European Union: New Program for Posted Worker Rules Likely to Bring Increased Rule Enforcement

The European Labour Authority (ELA) has created the Posting 360 Programme, which is a framework to improve EU Member States’ cooperation with regards to the rules related to posted workers in the European Union. The ELA has identified key areas of study under the program, including the implementation of the EU Directives on Posted Workers; implementation of social security rules for posted workers; improved information exchange and digitalisation for authorities, employers and workers related to postings; and facilitating the collection of data. Practically, since there will likely be increased focus on posted workers through this program, employers should be prepared for increased enforcement of rules for postings, more audits, and more information exchange among agencies related to posted workers in EU countries.