16 Amendments of Maria ARENA related to 2017/0355(COD)
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Where employers are required by legislation or collective agreements to provide training to workers to carry out the work for which they are employed, it is important to ensure that such training is provided equally without discrimination based on any ground such as sex, including to those in non-standard forms of employment. The costs of such training should not be charged to the worker nor withheld or deducted from the worker's remuneration.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. The purpose of this Directive is to improve working conditions by promoting more secure and predictable employment while ensuring labour market adaptability.
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Directive lays down minimum rights that apply to every worker in the private and public sector in the Union.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 5
Article 1 – paragraph 5
5. Member States may determine which persons are responsible for the execution of the obligations for employers laid down by this Directive as long as all those obligations are fulfilled. They may also decide that all or part of these obligations shall be assigned to a natural or legal person who is not party to the employment relationship. This paragraph is without prejudice to Directive 2008/104/EC. Where one or more natural or legal person(s) who is or are directly or indirectly party to an employment relationship with a worker, they shall be jointly and severally liable for obligations under this Directive.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 6
Article 1 – paragraph 6
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) 'reference hours and days' means time slots in specified days during which work can take place at the request of the employer.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. For the purposes of this Directive the terms 'microenterprise', 'small enterprise' and 'medium-sized enterprise' shall have the meaning set out in the Commission Recommendation of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises43 or in any subsequent act replacing that Recommendation. _________________ 43 OJ L 124/36, 20.05.2003.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The information referred to in paragraph 1 shall at least include:
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) the amount of paid leave to which the worker is entitled or, where this cannot be indicated when the information is given, the procedures for applying for, allocating and determining such leave;
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point i
(i) the procedure, including the length of the periods of notice, to be observed by the employer and the worker should their employment relationship be terminated or, where the length of the period of notice cannot be indicated when the information is given, the method as well as the formal requirements for determining such periods of notice, as well as the deadline for taking legal action contesting the dismissal;
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a Equal treatment The Member States shall ensure the principle of equal pay and terms and conditions to apply to all workers regardless of their employment status.The Member States shall ensure the elimination of discrimination with regard to all aspects and conditions of remuneration and terms and conditions of employment; the employment status not being of relevance.
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 a (new)
Article 20 a (new)
Article 20 a Facilitation of complaints Member States shall ensure that there are effective mechanisms through which workers may lodge complaints against their employers, directly or through third parties designated by Member States such as trade unions or other associations or a competent authority of the Member State when provided for by national legislation.
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
The rights and obligations set out in this Directive shall apply to existing employment relationships as from [entry into force date + 2 years]. However, employers shall provide or complement the documents referred to in Article 4(1), Article 5 and Article 6 only upon request of a worker. The absence of such request shall not have the effect of excluding workers from the minimum rights established under this Directive.
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 a (new)
Article 21 a (new)
Article 21 a Inspections Member States shall ensure that effective and adequate inspections are carried out to control the rights laid down in this Directive.