Activities of Agnieszka KOZŁOWSKA related to 2018/0064(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
European Labour Authority (debate) PL
Amendments (30)
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation
Title
Title
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing a European Labour Authoritgency (text with relevance for the EEA and for Switzerland) (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) A European Labour Authoritgency (the ‘Authoritgency’) should be established in order to help strengthen fairness and trust in the Single Market. To that effect, the Authoritgency should support the Member States and the Commission in strengthening access to information for individuals and employers about their rights and obligations in cross- border labour mobility situations and cross-border provision of services as well as access to relevant services, support compliance and cooperation between the Member States to ensure the effective application of the Union law in these areas, and mediate and facilitate a solution in case of cross- border disputes or labour market disruptions.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The Authoritgency should perform its activities in the areas of cross-border labour mobility, cross-border provision of services and social security coordination, including free movement of workers, posting of workers and highly mobile services. It should also enhance cooperation between Member States in tackling undeclared work. In cases where the Authoritgency, in the course of the performance of its activities, becomes aware of suspected irregularities, including in areas of Union law beyond its scope, such as violations of working conditions, health and safety rules, or the employment of illegally staying third-country nationals, it should be able to report them and cooperate on these matters with the Commission, competent Union bodies, and national authorities where appropriate.
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The Authoritgency should contribute to facilitating the free movement of workers governed by Regulation (EU) No 492/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council39 , Directive 2014/54/EU of the European Parliament and the Council40 and Regulation (EU) 2016/589 of the European Parliament and the Council41 . It should facilitate the posting of workers governed by Directive 96/71/EC of the European Parliament and the Council42 and Directive 2014/67/EU of the European Parliament and the Council43 , including by supporting the enforcement of those provisions implemented through universally applicable collective agreements in line with the practices of Member Statesnational law. It should also help the coordination of social security systems governed by Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 of the European Parliament and the Council44 , Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 of the European Parliament and the Council45 , Regulation (EU) No 1231/2010 of the European Parliament and the Council46 ; as well as Council Regulation (EC) No 1408/7147 and Council Regulation (EC) No 574/7248 . __________________ 39 Regulation (EU) No 492/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2011 on freedom of movement for workers within the Union (OJ L 141, 27.5.2011, p. 1). 40 Directive 2014/54/EU of the European Parliament and the Council of 16 April 2014 on measures facilitating the exercise of rights conferred on workers in the context of freedom of movement for workers (OJ L 128, 30.4.2014, p. 8). 41 Regulation (EU) 2016/589 of the European Parliament and the Council of 13 April 2016 on a European network of employment services (EURES), workers’ access to mobility services and the further integration of labour markets, and amending Regulations (EU) No 492/2011 and (EU) No 1296/2013 (OJ L 107, 22.04.2016, p. 1). 42 Directive 96/71/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1996 concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services (OJ L 18, 21.1.1997, p. 1). 43 Directive 2014/67/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the enforcement of Directive 96/71/EC concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services and amending Regulation (EU) No 1024/2012 on administrative cooperation through the Internal Market Information System (‘the IMI Regulation’) (OJ L 159, 28.05.2014, p. 11). 44 Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the coordination of social security systems, (OJ L 166, 30.4.2004, p.1, corrigendum OJ L 200, 7.6.2004, p. 1). 45 Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 on the coordination of social security systems, (OJ L 284, 30.10.2009, p. 1). 46 Regulation (EU) No 1231/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 extending Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 and Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 to nationals of third countries who are not already covered by these Regulations solely on the ground of their nationality (OJ L 344, 29.12.2010, p. 1). 47 Council Regulation (EC) No 1408/71 of 14 June 1971 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community (OJ L 149, 5.7.1971 p. 2). 48 Council Regulation (EC) No 574/72 of 21 March 1972 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons, and to their families moving within the Community (OJ L 74, 27.3.1972, p. 1).
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The individuals covered by the activities of the Authoritgency should be persons who are subject to the Union law within the scope of this Regulation, including workers, self-employed persons, jobseekers, and economically non-active persons and employers; this should cover both Union citizens and third-country nationals who are legally resident in the Union, such as posted workers, EU Blue Card holders, intra-corporate transferees or long-term residents, as well as their family members.
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) For these purposes, the Authoritgency should cooperate withfacilitate coordination between other relevant Union initiatives and networks, in particular the European Network of Public Employment Services (PES)54 , the European Enterprise Network55 , the Border Focal Point56 and SOLVIT57 , as well as with relevant national services such as the bodies to promote equal treatment and to support Union workers and members of their family, designated by Member States under Directive 2014/54/EU, and national contact points designated under Directive 2011/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council58 to provide information on healthcare. The Authoritgency should also explore synergies with the proposed European services e-card59 , notably with regard to those cases in which Member States opt for the submission of declarations regarding posted workers through the e-card platform. The AuthoritThe Agency should replace the Commission in managing the European network of employment services (‘EURES’) European Coordination Office established pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 2016/589, including the definition of user needs and business requirements for the effectiveness of the EURES portal and related IT services, but excluding the IT provision, and the operation and development of the IT infrastructure, which will continue to be ensured by the Commission. __________________ 54 Decision No 573/2014/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on enhanced cooperation between Public Employment Services (PES) (OJ L 159, 28.5.2014, p. 32). 55 European Enterprise Network, https://een.ec.europa.eu/ 56 Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament, Boosting growth and cohesion in EU border regions, COM(2017) 534. 57 Commission Recommendation of 17 September 2013 on the principles governing SOLVIT (OJ L 249, 19.9.2011, p. 10). 58 Directive 2011/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2011 on the application of patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare (OJ L 88, 4.4.2011, p. 45). 59 COM(2016) 824 final and COM(2016) 823 final.
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) To increase Member States' capacity to tackle irregularities with a cross-border dimension in relation to Union law within its scope, the Authoritgency should support the national authorities in carrying out concerted and joint inspections, including by facilitating the implementation of the inspections in accordance with Article 10 of Directive 2014/67/EU. These should take place at the request of a Member State, Member States orand upon their agreement to the Authority's suggestion. The Authorit. The Agency should provide strategic, logistical, and technical support if needed to Member States participating in the concerted or joint inspections in full respect of confidentiality requirements. Inspections should be carried out in agreement with the Member States concerned and take place fully within the legal framework of national law of the Member States concerned which territory the inspection is being carried out, which should follow up on the outcomes of the concerted and joint inspections according to that Member State's national law.
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The Authority should directly rely on the expertise of relevant stakeholders in the areas under its scope through a dedicated Stakeholder Group. The members should be representatives of Union-level and sectorial social partners. In carrying out its activities, the Stakeholder Group will take due account of the opinions and draw on the expertise of the Advisory Committee for the Coordination of Social Security Systems established by Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 and the Advisory Committee on the Free Movement of Workers established pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 492/2011.
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The Authoritgency shall assist Member States and the Commission in matters relating to cross-border labour mobility, cross-border provision of services and the coordination of social security systems within the Union.
Amendment 285 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The objective of the Authoritgency shall be to contribute to ensuring fair labour mobility and cross-border provision of services in the internal market. To this end, the Authority shall:
Amendment 396 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The Authoritgency shall improve the availability, quality, reliability and accessibility of information offered to individuals and employers to facilitate labour mobility across the Union, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 589/2016 on EURES and Regulation [Single Digital Gateway – COM(2017)256]. To that end, the Authoritgency shall:
Amendment 403 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) provide relevant information on the rights and obligations of individuals in cross-border labour mobility situations and cross-border provision of services;
Amendment 427 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) support Member States in complying with the obligations on the dissemination of and access to information relating to the free movement of workers as laid down in Article 6 of Directive 2014/54/EU, and to the posting of workers as laid down in Article 5 of Directive 2014/67/EU; especially support with the proper functioning of single official national websites;
Amendment 430 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) support Member States in improving the accuracy, completeness and user-friendliness of relevant national information services and sources, in accordance with the quality criteria laid down in Regulation [Single Digital Gateway – COM(2017)256];
Amendment 453 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) cooperate with other Union initiatives and networks, such as the European Network of Public Employment Services, the European Enterprise Network and the Border Focal Point, in particular to identify and overcome cross-border obstacles to labour mobility; and cross- border provision of services;
Amendment 476 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) facilitate the follow-up to requests and information exchanges between national authorities by providing logistical and technical support, including translation and interpretation services, and through exchanges on the status of cases if requested by concerned Member States;
Amendment 497 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point d
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point d
(d) facilitate cross-border enforcement procedures of penalties and fines if requested by concerned Member States;
Amendment 548 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. At the request of one or several Member States, the Authoritgency shall coordinate concerted or joint inspections in the areas under the scope of the Authoritgency’s competences. The request may be submitted by one or several Member States. The Authority may also suggest to the authorities of the Member States concerned that they perform a concerted or joint inspection. Member States take part in the concerned or joint inspection only after their agreement.
Amendment 558 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. A Member State may decide not to take part in a concerned or joint inspection. Where the authority of a Member State decides not to participate in or carry out the concerted or joint inspection referred to paragraph 1, it shall inform the Authoritgency in writing of the reasons for its decision duly in advancebefore the beginning of the planned inspection. In such cases, the Authoritgency shall inform the other national authorities concerned.
Amendment 576 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. The organisation of a concerted or joint inspection shall be subject to the prior agreement of all participating Member States before the beginning of such an inspection via their National Liaison Officers. In the event that one or more Member States refuse to take part in the concerted or joint inspection, the other national authorities may, where appropriate, only carry out the envisaged concerted or joint inspection in the participating Member States. The Member States that declined to participate in the inspection shall keep information about the envisaged inspection confidential.
Amendment 589 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. An agreement for setting up a joint inspection ('the joint inspection agreement') between the participating Member States and the Authoritgency shall set out the conditions for carrying out such an exercise, especially the scope of the inspection and the applicable law. The joint inspection agreement may include provisions which enable joint inspections, once agreed and planned, to take place at short notice. The Authoritgency shall establish a model agreement after consulting all Member States.
Amendment 599 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Concerted and joint inspections and their follow-up shall be carried out in accordance with the national law of the Member States concerned where the inspection is taking place. Inspections are being carried out under the supervision of the national relevant authority of the Member State where the inspection is taking place.
Amendment 609 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. The Authoritgency shall provide logistical and technical support if requested by the Member States concerned, which may include translation and interpretation services, to Member States carrying out concerted or joint inspections.
Amendment 632 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Parties being subject of the inspection shall receive the post- inspection report and shall have the right to refer to it and challenge findings in accordance with national law of the Member State, on which territory the inspection has been carried out.
Amendment 640 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Joint inspections as well as their legal consequences, decisions on administrative fines and penalties as well as rights and obligations of the parties being subject of the inspection shall be with no prejudice to the law applicable on the territory of a Member State where the inspection is taking place.
Amendment 661 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The Authority shallgency shall, in cooperation with Member States, assess risks and carry out analyses regarding cross-border labour flows, such as labour market imbalances, sector-specific threats and recurring problems encountered by individuals and employers in relation to cross-border mobility and cross-border provision of services. For that purpose, the Authoritgency shall ensure complementarity with, and draw on the expertise of, other Union agencies or services, including in the areas of skills forecasting and health and safety at work. Upon a request by the Commission or a Member State, the Authority may carry out focused in-depth analyses and studies to investigate specific labour mobility issues.
Amendment 672 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) identify, analyse and take appropriate measures towards any national provisions which are not proportionate, justified or non- discriminatory as well as any barriers towards cross-border labour mobility and cross-border provision of services;
Amendment 688 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) develop common guidelines for optional use by Member States, including guidance for inspections in cases with a cross-border dimension, as well as shared definitions and common concepts, building on relevant work at the Union level;
Amendment 723 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. Upon request of one of the Member States concerned by a dispute, the Authoritgency shall launch a mediation procedure before its Mediation Board set up for this purpose in accordance with Article 17(2). The Authoritgency may also launch a mediation procedure on its own initiative before the Mediation Board, including on the basis of a referral from SOLVIT, subject to the agreement of all Member States concerned by that dispute. Member States concerned take actively part in the mentioned procedure and make at disposal any relevant and/or requested information. The parties being subject of the mediation such as employers, employees, self- employed persons shall also be consulted and involved.
Amendment 847 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Management Board shall elect a Chairperson and a Deputy Chairperson from among the members with voting rights, and shall strive for gender and geographical balance. The Chairperson and the Deputy Chairperson shall be elected by a majority of two-thirds of the members of the Management Board with voting rights.