The deadline for EU Member States to transpose the Directive on transparent and predictable working conditions into national law expired on Monday.
According to the European Commission, the Directive provides more extensive and updated labour rights and protection to the 182 million workers in the EU.
With the new rules, workers will have the right to more predictability in their working conditions, for instance regarding assignments and working time.
They will also have the right to receive timely and more complete information about the essential aspects of their job, such as place of work and remuneration.
This marks an important step for a strong social Europe and contributes to turning the European Pillar of Social Rights into a tangible reality for people across the EU, the Commission says.
Source: Cyprus News Agency