27 Amendments of Anthea McINTYRE related to 2014/0124(COD)
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a decision
Title 1
Title 1
on establishing a European Platform to enhance Member States’ cooperation in the prevention and deterrence of undeclared work
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) The nature and scale of undeclared work differs significantly between Member States, meaning that certain of the Platform’s activities will benefit some Member States more than others;
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) Many Member States have already put in place effective measures to tackle undeclared work particularly in relation to labour market, tax and employment law abuses by ensuring that the employers of undeclared workers face tougher enforcement action and stronger penalties;
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) Appropriate flexibility must be provided for Member States to determine which Platform activities are appropriate and aligned with national priorities in preventing and deterring undeclared work;
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10 b (new)
Recital 10 b (new)
(10b) Enforcement authorities often need immediate access to data and information held by foreign national authorities. An efficient and rapid exchange of data is needed to curb undeclared work, while recognising the importance of data protection and the special status of tax information;
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) The Platform should work with Member States to reduce administrative burdens and the cost of and complexity of complying with regulations in order to help both employers and employees to comply;
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 12 b (new)
Recital 12 b (new)
(12b) The Platform should be more than a passive mapping and assessment body. It should also actively contribute to prevent undeclared work by developing practical tools against organised forms and networks of undeclared work and by keeping concerned authorities and actors informed. To this end the Platform should discuss approaches which could better prevent and control undeclared work
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In order to address undeclared work comprehensively and successfully, a policy mix is to be implemented in the Member States, that is facilitated by structured cooperation between relevant authorities. The cooperation should include all national authorities and may, where appropriate, include actors which are leading and/or active in the prevention and/or deterrence of undeclared work.
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) To achieve its objectives, the Platform should be supported by a ‘Single point of contact’ in each Member State who should have the necessary authority to liaise with national authorities dealing with the multifaceted aspects of undeclared work. The participation in the Platform should be mandatory for all Member States. Participation in specific initiatives of the Platform shall be voluntary and decided by Member States on a case-by-case basis;
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) national enforcement authorities as nominated by all the Member Statesone senior representative of each Member State, representing national enforcement authorities and/or other actors which are involved in the prevention and/or deterrence of undeclared work, with a mandate to participate in all activities related to the Platform in which the Member State elects to participate,
Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the European Commission.
Amendment 271 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) representatives of appropriathe cross- industry social partners at Union level, as well as social partners in sectors with a high incidence of undeclared work,
Amendment 294 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The overriding objective of the Platform shall be to provide value-added input at Union level to Member States’ and Union institutions’ efforts, together with the social partners where appropriate, to successfully tackle the complex problem of undeclared work, and their manifold implications and consequences. The Platform, as set out in Article 1 (1), shall contribute to better enforcement of EU and national law, to the reduction of undeclared work and the emergence of formal jobs, hence avoiding the deterioration of quality of work, and to promote integration in the labour market and social inclusion by:
Amendment 304 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) improving effective and close cooperation between Member States’ different enforcement authorities and other actors involved at EU level to prevent and deter undeclared work, including bogus self- employment, more efficiently and effectively,
Amendment 311 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) increasing in a cost effective manner public awareness on the urgency of action and encouraging Member States to step up their efforts in dealing with undeclared work.
Amendment 322 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) CoordinateIdentify opportunities for the coordination, facilitation and promotion of practical, effective and efficient cross- border operational actions.
Amendment 328 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) Consider relevant policy matters related to the prevention and deterrence of undeclared work.
Amendment 331 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
(1) For the execution of its mission, the platform shall in particular carry out the following non-binding tasks:
Amendment 345 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) Develop theShare best practice on analysis of the effectiveness of different policy measures in curbing the incidence of undeclared work, including preventiveon and punitivdeterrence as well as deterrenceenabling measures in general,
Amendment 361 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) Adopt non-bindingDevelop and promote best practice guidelines for inspectors, handbooks of good practice and common principles of inspections to tackle undeclared work,
Amendment 368 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) Develop forms of close and effective cooperation increasing the technical capacitycapability of enforcement agencies to tackle cross- border aspects of undeclared work by adopting a common frameworkidentifying best practice guidelines for joint operations for inspections and exchange of staff,
Amendment 375 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) develop a framework for enforcement activities, including their duration, frequency and subject-matter,
Amendment 376 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) Examine ways to improve data sharingexchange relevant information reliably and swiftly, in compliance with thenational and Union data protection and confidentiality rules, iencluding exploring possibilities toouraging the use of the Internal Market Information System (IMI) established by Regulation (EU) No 1024/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council and the Electronic Exchange of Social Security Information (EESSI).where appropriate,
Amendment 390 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) Examine ways that will reduce the regulatory burden on employers and employees to comply with labour market, tax and employment laws;
Amendment 400 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
(2) In appointing their representatives, Member States shouldmay involve all public authorities having a role in the prevention and/or deterrence of undeclared work, such as labour inspectorates, social security authorities, tax authorities, employment services and migration authorities, hereinafter referred to as ‘enforcement authorities’. They may also, in accordance with national law and/or practice, involve the social partners.
Amendment 420 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
(1) Representatives of the relevant social partners at cross-industry level, as well as from sectors with high incidence of undeclared work may attend meetings of the Platform as observers, according to the procedures determined by their organisations.
Amendment 435 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
(1) The Commission shawill coordinate the work of the Platform and chair its meetings.