European Labour Authority
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| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 2019 |
| Jurisdiction | European Union |
| Headquarters | Bratislava, Slovakia |
| Employees | ~140[1] |
| Annual budget | ~ €50,000,000[1] |
| Website | https://ela.europa.eu |
The European Labour Authority is a planned agency of the European Union tasked with coordinating and supporting the enforcement of EU labour law.[1] The agency is expected to be up and running in 2019 and to reach full operational capacity by 2024.[1] Bratislava, Slovakia is the agency's host city.[2]
Function
The roles of the agency, as stated by the European Union, are to:[1]
* Facilitate access for individuals and employers to information on their rights and obligations as well as to relevant services.
- Support cooperation between EU countries in the cross-border enforcement of relevant Union law, including facilitating joint inspections.
- Mediate and facilitate a solution in cases of cross-border disputes between national authorities or labour market disruptions.
The agency will not exert any regulatory authority directly, but rather will work to coordinate the enforcement efforts of other European agencies. Among the agency's tasks are resolution of disputes arising under its authority, coordination of labour inspections, and information sharing among member states.[3]
History
The agency was first suggested by Jean-Claude Junker, President of the European Commission, during his 2017 State of the European Union address.[1] On 13 February 2018, the European Commission presented its first draft of the regulation establishing the authority.[5] On 14 February 2019, the Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on the proposal.[6] On 13 June 2019, the Commission announced that Bratislava, Slovakia would serve as the agency's host city.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "European Labour Authority - Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion - European Commission". ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 2019-06-14.
- ^ a b "European Labour Authority ready to start working in October as decision is taken on new seat". ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 2019-06-14.
- ^ "Vacancy Notice: Labour Mobility Officer" (PDF). European Labour Authority. 2019.
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- ^ "Proposal for a regulation of the Europaplan Parliament and of the Council establishing a European Labour Authority". European Commission. 2018-03-13.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Commission welcomes agreement on the European Labour Authority". ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 2019-06-14.
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