Discussions on new EU-wide regulations on the posting of workers. Special consideration for Directive (EU) 2018/957 amending Directive 96/71/EC on the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services

Abstract

Posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services within the European Union is governed by Directive 96/71/EC. Recently, this Directive has been amended by Directive (EU) 2018/957 which has improved the legal framework in the field of the rights of posted workers in the provision of services. This study includes an analysis of the main changes made by the amending directive, which will need to be incorporated into national law by 30 July 2020.

Keywords

• posting
• workers
• European Union
• directive
• labor law