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COVID-19 EU PolicyWatch

Database of national-level responses

Eurofound's COVID-19 EU PolicyWatch collates information on the responses of government and social partners to the crisis, as well as gathering examples of company practices aimed at mitigating the social and economic impacts.

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Overview of measures by target group – category: Workers

Posted workers

Eurofound has identified 4 measures for this target group. Most of these measures fall into the category Protection of workers, adaptation of workplace (50%).

Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services
15 September 2020	Free movement of people in the EU: more clarity and predictability of restricting measures European Union, Non-binding recommendations or other texts
Supporting businesses to stay afloat
06 January 2021 Updated	Grant for additional costs for entry quarantine Norway, Legislations or other statutory regulations
Protection of workers, adaptation of workplace
15 September 2020	COVID-19 info-hotline for East European workers Germany, Other initiatives or policies
21 May 2020	Stricter regulations for the meat industry Germany, Legislations or other statutory regulations

Disclaimer: This information has not been subject to the full Eurofound evaluation, editorial and publication process. All information is preliminary and subject to change.