To put an end to non-compliance with social rules by businesses posting employees in Luxembourg, the government introduced a social pass to identify workers posted in the country. In force since September 1 in the construction industry, this system should cover all sectors in 2014. (Ref. 130627)
Reasons. Luxembourg is the country with the highest numbers of foreign workers and workers posted by businesses set up abroad. Thus, there are 50,000 posted workers in the construction industry. Businesses sometimes use posted workers to avoid national laws: these workers are paid below minimum wage, overtime isn’t paid, working time limits are exceeded, minimum health and safety regulations aren’t respected, and so on. Besides, since these workers come from foreign countries, if they press
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