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![Four things you should know about seasonal work in 2021](https://www.ela.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_list_item_featured/public/2023-06/article%20photo_0.png?itok=ywIFYrce)
As a EU seasonal worker in another country, you are entitled to the same rights and fair labour conditions as other national workers. This is one of the four tips that you must bear in mind before applying for a Seasonal post in another country in EU, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
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A participatory workshop on how to disseminate information to seasonal workers in the agri-food sector kicks off the Authority’s action plan
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The Authority’s new organigram fosters an integrated, collaborative, action-oriented approach.
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Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg were next on the list of countries that ELA’s Executive Director, Cosmin Boiangiu, has visited as part of a series of meetings in EU capitals. Mr Boiangiu aims to present ELA’s mission and vision in order to bring ELA closer to all EU countries.
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ELA adopted a set of tools for carrying out concerted and joint inspections in a transparent and timely manner. These templates and workflows make it easier for EU countries to coordinate cross-border inspections on the ground together with ELA, and for social partners to bring cases to the attention of the Authority.
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Last week, the European Labour Authority’s (ELA) Executive Director Cosmin Boiangiu held fruitful exchanges with national authorities in Slovakia, Romania, Croatia and Slovenia. These meetings kicked-off a round of discussions during which Mr Boiangiu, who took office in December 2020, will present the Authority’s mission and vision to all EU countries.
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As of 1 January 2021, Brexit put an end to the free movement of persons between the EU and the United Kingdom. If you are in a cross-border situation involving the EU and the UK, you certainly have many questions, especially on your residence and working rights. Here is a quick recap of the impact of Brexit depending on your situation.
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Following a vote on 22 October, the European Labour Authority’s Management Board appointed Cosmin Boiangiu as ELA’s next Executive Director.
Mr. Boiangiu participated today in an exchange of views with the European Parliament’s Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, and is expected to take office at the beginning of 2021 at the latest.
![Cooperating globally on employment and social matters: 15th High Level meeting between EU and ILO](https://www.ela.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_list_item_featured/public/2023-06/meeting-between-EU-and-ILO.jpg?itok=U0njObet)
From 29 September to 2 October, the International Labour Office (permanent secretariat of the International Labour Organization) and the European Commission held their 15th High-Level meeting in a hybrid format from Geneva and Brussels.
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Find out more about the several initiatives across the EU to encourage and help workers to choose declared work.