European Labour Authority

👩‍⚕️ Working in long-term care abroad? Know your rights & obligations. Explore our interactive tool to discover the rules that apply to you. 👉ela.europa.eu/assets/fair-ca… and watch the video: youtu.be/qaVXcTzKUZA #EUFairCare

This week, Croatia, Slovenia and Italy joined the 3rd Labour Mobility Lab to discuss cross-border telework. Experts in social security, labour law and taxation shared insights alongside EURES, SOLVIT and other services. #EULabourAuthority

In September, the #EULabourAuthority supported concerted and joint inspections in Germany 🇩🇪, Greece 🇬🇷 and Lithuania 🇱🇹, focusing on the working conditions of pilots and cabin crews. 👉 Discover the full results: link.europa.eu/QtkfPt

Co-chaired by the #EULabourAuthority and @EU_Commission under the Posting 360 Programme, the 8th Forum on posting of workers brought together around 70 experts in Brussels on 27 October to exchange experiences and practices on key challenges. #FairLabourMobility

Is your profession regulated in other EU countries?  🇪🇺 🔍More info on the Regulated Professions Database 👉 link.europa.eu/rdmfrC

Cooperation against labour exploitation 🇪🇺 In September, the #EULabourAuthority and @Europol collaborated with authorities from 34 countries during an #EMPACT action week targeting human trafficking for labour exploitation. 👉 link.europa.eu/bfv88c #Labourmobility

📢 Yesterday, the 14th ELA Stakeholder Group met in Brussels to discuss enforcement cooperation through the submission of case of potential CJI cases, updates on ELA digital information tools, and labour mobility challenges. #EULabourAuthority #Labourmobility

On 21–22 October, the #EULabourAuthority brought together social security experts from across the EU and EEA for advanced training on pension benefits coordination. #SocialRights #CapacityBuilding

What is underemployment? It is when staff end up in roles that don’t fully use their skills or qualifications. More info? 👉link.europa.eu/mQW4MF #EUFairCare

Hiring in long-term care? Make sure your candidate’s qualifications are officially recognised. If not, guide them to your country’s competent authority to get them recognised🔎 👉link.europa.eu/mQW4MF #EUFairCare

What happens if you don’t get your qualification recognised on time? ⚠️ You could lose time, money or the job itself! 📋 Getting informed before you move makes all the difference 👉 youtu.be/qaVXcTzKUZA #EUFairCare

ELA supported an exchange in Prague with Czechia and six other Member States focusing on how countries can work together to prevent illegal employment placement practices. Info 👉 link.europa.eu/vyRRbP #EULabourAuthority Pics: Czech Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs

📄 Are your qualifications formally recognised in the country you want to work? Before starting a long-term care job, check your profession's regulations. You may need specific qualifications or extra exams to practice your profession. 👉 link.europa.eu/mQW4MF #EUFairCare

🚛 Enforcement officers joined today’s ELA and CORTE workshop to address practical challenges in road transport enforcement. #EULabourAuthority #LabourMobility #LCVRules2026

On 8–9 October, ELA is bringing together representatives from national statistical offices, ministries, enforcement authorities, social partners, the @ilo and the @EU_Commission for sharing data and good practices to improve how we tackle undeclared work 📊🤝 #EULabourAuthority

🌍 On 7–8 October, the 2nd EESSI SPOC Platform brings together Single Points of Contact from across the EU and EEA. EESSI helps social security authorities securely exchange information when people live or work across borders. #EESSI #EULabourAuthority

⚠️ What if you’re classified as lower-skilled when working abroad? It can affect your pay and your future career opportunities. 📚 Knowing the local language can ease recognition of your qualifications and help your career. 👉 link.europa.eu/mQW4MF #EUFairCare

🗣️🇪🇺 If you’re planning to work in long-term care, speaking the local language can make a big difference. It helps you communicate clearly and confidently with employers, agencies, colleagues - and the people you care for 🤝 Info? 👉 link.europa.eu/mQW4MF #EUFairCare

ELA is looking for an Operational Specialist to join our team in Bratislava, Slovakia. Apply by 30 October 2026, 12:00 CET 👉 Find out more here: link.europa.eu/4k3rNj #hiring

As an employer, make sure you: 📄 Register your employees with the relevant authorities. 💪 Provide a valid employment contract. 🤝 Respect working hours, breaks, rest time, leave and safety rules. Info? 👉 link.europa.eu/mQW4MF #EUFairCare