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The Posted Worker Directive (PWD) 96/71/EC covers the temporary secondment of staff within the EU from one member state to another. It applies where there is posting under a contract of service, an intra-group temporary transfer or a hiring out through a temporary agency.

The PWD provides that all member states must publish, monitor, control and enforce the minimum terms and conditions of employment in respect of:

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý remuneration and overtime rates

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý work and rest periods including paid annual leave

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý hiring-out workers on a temporary basis

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý health and safety standards at work

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý protective measures for vulnerable groups (eg pregnant mothers, young people, etc)

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý non-discrimination

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý accommodation conditions, where provided by the employer

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý travel allowances/expense reimbursement

(PWD