Tomilinas on Transposing European Directive: 'It Will Not Be Easy, the Tripartite Council Will Also Have to Work'
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Lithuania is transposing an EU directive on platform work, a process expected to be challenging.
- The Social Affairs and Labor Committee is involved in the legislative changes.
- The Tripartite Council will also need to contribute to the implementation.
Lithuania is embarking on the complex task of integrating European Union directives into its national law, specifically focusing on the rights and conditions of platform workers. The government is submitting proposed amendments to legislation aimed at aligning with the EU's Platform Work Directive.
Tomas Tomilinas, chairman of the Seimas Committee on Social Affairs and Labor, acknowledged that this legislative transposition will not be straightforward. He indicated that significant work lies ahead for various bodies involved in the process. The directive seeks to clarify the employment status of platform workers and ensure fairer working conditions across the EU.
Furthermore, Tomilinas highlighted the crucial role the Tripartite Council, an consultative body comprising government, employer, and employee representatives, will play. Their input and collaboration will be essential for navigating the complexities and ensuring the successful implementation of the directive, which aims to provide greater protection for individuals engaged in platform-based work.
it will not be easy, the Tripartite Council will also have to work.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.