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An array of events and activities taking place across the EU between 20 and 24 September will raise awareness of seasonal workers’ rights and employers’ responsibilities.

The COVID-19 crisis has led to the introduction of unprecedented measures across the EU Member States. In its latest Report, the European Labour Authority collected information on these EU measures aiming to facilitate a flexible approach to the applicable social security of teleworking cross-border workers.

You operate in the agri-food industry and hire seasonal workers from other EU countries? In this article, you will learn where to find practical country- and sector-specific information on the COVID-19 safety and health measures required in the workplace.

Today, the European Labour Authority (ELA) launches the awareness-raising campaign ‘Rights for all seasons’, calling attention to the need to promote fair and safe working conditions for seasonal workers employed across EU countries. Led by the European Labour Authority alongside the European Commission, the European Platform tackling undeclared work, the EURES network, EU countries and social partners, the campaign will run between June and October 2021

Are you a seasonal worker in the tourism industry? This vitally important sector is beginning to re-open as many EU regions emerge from lockdowns. There are many seasonal work opportunities this summer but be conscient of the rules of safety that you must find on workplaces.

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.

A participatory workshop on how to disseminate information to seasonal workers in the agri-food sector kicks off the Authority’s action plan 

The Authority’s new organigram fosters an integrated, collaborative, action-oriented approach.

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.