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An online conference organized by the European Federation of Food Agriculture and Tourism Trade Unions (EFFAT), ‘Cooperation creates solutions’, draws a picture of the current situation of seasonal workers in Europe and outlines future challenges especially in the context of Covid-19 and the post 2020 CAP reform.
EURES Spain organized, in cooperation with the National Public Employment Service (SEPE) two events in the context of the EU Week for Seasonal Workers.
The Employment Agency, as a leading partner for Bulgaria in the European Labour Authority's pan-European campaign for seasonal work “Rights for All Seasons”, organises a series of sessions in the country to pay particular attention to promote fair and safe working conditions for seasonal workers employed in EU countries.
The European Labour Authority has for the first time organized a joint inspection between two member states – France and Bulgaria - aiming to properly enforce rights of EU mobile workers. The action took place between 14-17 September in France with the participation of Bulgarian labour inspectors. The purpose of the joint inspection was to tackle recurring serious violations of labour and social rights of seasonal workers in the agricultural sector.
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.
The European Labour Authority has for the first time supported a joint inspection between two member states aiming to properly enforce rights of EU mobile workers. The Authority started preparations for cross-border inspections since its establishment. This week was then the first time a joint inspection facilitated by the Authority actually took place in France with participation of Bulgarian labour inspectors. The joint inspection aimed to tackle recurring serious violations of labour and social rights of seasonal workers in the agricultural sector.
The Ministry of Employment and the Economy of Finland has joined the European Labour Authority's (ELA) #Rights4AllSeasons campaign to remind seasonal workers of their rights, support employers in meeting their obligations and work to secure fair working conditions across the EU.