Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Portugal inspected river cruise ships and freight carriers in September coordinated and supported by the European Labour Authority and the waterborne law-enforcement network AQUAPOL. 78 ships and 82 companies were checked. Over 330 employees were interviewed. Breaches of minimum wage rules, expired visas or long working hours were discovered. Legal proceedings in at least 100 cases were initiated.
The report by the European Labour Authority (ELA) provides an in-depth analysis of the Horeca sector.
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.
Lot 1 - Enhancing information provision
Lot 2 - Consultancy support services
The European Labour Authority (ELA) published a booklet summarising its work in the construction sector for 2023-2024, carried out with the support and cooperation of Member States and social partners.
ELA supported cross-border inspections of 50 companies in hotel, restaurant and catering (HORECA) sector in June. More than 400 workers were interviewed.