EU Counsellors Assist Workers With Labour Rights Claims
An EU-funded project provides guidance to cross-border employees navigating complex labour and social security regulations.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Employment
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An EU-backed network of counsellors is helping cross-border workers secure their labour rights and social security entitlements. The initiative has already assisted nearly 3,000 individuals with claims related to underpayment and workplace accidents.
Why it matters
Workers employed in member states outside their home countries frequently face challenges accessing information about their legal entitlements. The project aims to bridge this knowledge gap by providing direct support and implementing new documentation standards.
The Fair Labour Mobility EU project operates with an annual budget of 1.2 million euros, with 90% of funding provided by the European Union. Counsellors from eight countries currently participate in the initiative.
The players
European Commission
This executive branch of the European Union is responsible for proposing legislation and implementing decisions to support labour mobility.
Fair Labour Mobility EU
This project employs counsellors across eight countries to assist workers with claims regarding unpaid contributions and poor working conditions.
The details
Counsellors actively distribute information to workers at locations such as motorway rest stops in cities like Ljubljana. The European Commission has also introduced the Fair Labour Mobility Package, which proposes a digital wallet for managing social security documentation.
Timeline
Nearly 3,000 workers received assistance through the project between 2024 and 2025.
The European Commission launched the Fair Labour Mobility Package in October 2026.
Macro View
This initiative follows the framework established by the Fair Labour Mobility Package. It represents an effort to modernize social security documentation and improve recognition of qualifications across European member states.
Cross-border workers can access direct guidance on issues ranging from unpaid social security to hazardous working conditions. The proposed digital wallet may simplify the future process of documenting employment history for social security benefits.
The takeaway
Workers should ensure they have access to their social security documentation and stay informed about local collective bargaining agreements. Seeking guidance from specialized regional counsellors can help protect against underpayment and poor workplace safety.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest Employment trends and policy initiatives in the region.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Euronews English.
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