Labor
Cross-Border Worker
A person who works in one EU member state while residing in another, commuting regularly across the border. Also known as a frontier worker.
Related terms
Annual Leave
Paid time off work granted to employees each year. EU law requires a minimum of 4 weeks paid leave per year for all workers.
Collective Bargaining Agreement
A written contract negotiated through collective bargaining between an employer and a trade union representing workers, covering wages, hours and working conditions.
Dismissal
The termination of an employee's contract by the employer. EU law and national laws provide various protections against unfair or wrongful dismissal.