“I’m NINA from Germany”
“I’m heading to France for a seasonal job at a restaurant”
“Can’t wait!”
Want to know what rights you have when working abroad?
FOLLOW ME AND LET’S LEARN TOGETHER!
“Guess what? I just found out I’m part of something big—the mobile HORECA workforce, with rights I never knew I had!”
Employees in the HORECA sector across Europe, that is almost 4% of all EU workforce
Most HORECA employees are in this age group
HORECA is the third sector with the highest prevalence of undeclared work in the EU (Eurobarometer, 2019)
GET PREPARED
Are you a mobile seasonal worker?
Are you temporarily moving to another country to work in the hotel, restaurant or catering sector during the busiest season of the year? If so, then you are "a mobile seasonal worker”.
As a mobile seasonal worker in the HORECA sector, you are entitled to:
BEFORE
the employement period starts
Receive a legal contract with detailed information on the exact employment duration and working conditions.
Be informed about:
The duration of any paid annual leave.
The level of remuneration and overtime rates.
The laws applicable in the country of work and in the sector.
END
of the employement
Employment-related documents such as:
A working certificate.
Final payment including compensation for any unused leave days.
As a worker, you should inform yourself about post-employment rights or obligations such as unemployment benefits.
What about your accommodation?
If your employer is responsible for arranging your accommodation, they should also inform you about the related costs, who pays for what and how the costs are expected to be paid.
QUIZ ME
Test your knowledge on EU seasonal worker rights in the HORECA sector!
Mobile seasonal workers in HORECA
1. What is a "mobile seasonal worker"?
A. Someone temporarily moving to another country to work during the busiest season.
Understanding the benefits of working declared
1. What benefits are you entitled to as a declared worker, even as a seasonal worker?
A. Social security coverage based on local legislation.
B. Free travel and accommodation provided by the government.
What are collective agreements?
1. What can collective agreements influence for mobile seasonal workers?
RESOURCES
ABOUT
THE CAMPAIGN
The campaign “HORECA. Works is seasonal, rights are not” by the European Labour Authority (ELA) provides crucial information for employers and employees in the HORECA sector (Hotel, Restaurant and Catering). It covers key EU social legislation, highlighting the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
The campaign also emphasizes the importance of declared work and provides insights on posting workers, ensuring everyone is aware of their legal rights and duties.
