📋 Tender Overview
In the field of labour, rules on the right to disconnect and the improvement of workers' rights in relation to telework are to be created at EU level. According to the report, the European Commission is expected to present a proposal in 2024. The aim is to support the digitalisation of the European economy while ensuring decent working conditions, health and safety at work – including mental health – and a good work-life balance.
Other topics of work include, for example, a proposal for an anti-discrimination directive. From Austria's point of view, further negotiations are needed, as there are still many open questions, although the avoidance of discrimination is an important concern. A ban would be extended to include discrimination in social protection, including social security and health care, education, and access to goods and services, including housing. An initiative by the European Commission also aims to update the quality framework for traineeships and address issues such as fair pay and access to social protection.
