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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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

Find out more about the several initiatives across the EU to encourage and help workers to choose declared work.

From 21-25 September, a wide range of events and activities promoted a culture of fair working conditions. From awareness raising activities to cross-border inspections, the message was clear: undeclared work does not pay – it's time to make the transition. 

Labour inspectorates, social partners and other organisations across Europe created informational videos and brochures, launched dedicated webpages, reached out to the media, organised webinars and collaborated across borders through staff exchanges and concerted inspections.

Most events took place virtually. Despite the challenges

This joint operation saw three EU countries fighting arm in arm against undeclared work in the construction sector. It kicks off the Week of Action of the very first European campaign on the benefits of declared work.

Undeclared work puts workers at a multitude of risks, undermines public finances and threatens the financial sustainability of social protection systems. While tackling undeclared work is primarily the responsibility of national authorities, this continuing challenge often has an important cross-border dimension.