On 20 March 2024, the European Commission is taking action and is proposing to improve working conditions for trainees, including pay, inclusiveness and quality of traineeships in the EU. The initiative consists of:
- a proposal for a Directive on improving and enforcing working conditions for trainees and combatting regular employment relationships disguised as traineeships; and
- a proposal to revise the 2014 Council Recommendation on a Quality Framework for Traineeships to address issues of quality and inclusiveness, such as fair pay and access to social protection.
European Commission: Proposal for a Council Recommendation on a reinforced Quality Framework for Traineeships
Date of publication
20 March 2024
Available language
English
Country/countries concerned
European Union
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