Vicoplus (Freedom to provide services) French Text [2010] EUECJ C-307/09 (09 September 2010)

Vicoplus (Freedom to provide services) French Text [2010] EUECJ C-307/09 (09 September 2010)

The transitional provision in Chapter 2, paragraph 2, of Annex XII of the 2003 Act of Accession includes the provision of labour, allowing Member States to require work permits for posted workers from Poland. Provision of labour is identified by maintenance of the employment relationship, subordination to the user...

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Citation
[2010] EUECJ C-307/09
Parties
Applicant: Vicoplus SC PUH; Applicant: BAM Vermeer Contracting sp. zoo; Applicant: Olbek Industrial Services sp. zoo; Respondent: Minister van Sociale Zaken en Werkgelegenheid
Jurisdiction
European Union
Procedural Posture
Preliminary Reference / Opinion of Advocate General
Outcome
Questions answered; guidance provided to referring court.
Legal Topics
Freedom to Provide Services, Posting of Workers, Transitional Measures for New Member States, Work Permit Requirements, Interpretation of Directive 96/71/ec
European Union Law Labour Law Freedom to Provide Services Posting of Workers Transitional Measures for New Member States Work Permit Requirements Interpretation of Directive 96/71/ec

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Parties

Vicoplus SC PUH

Applicant

BAM Vermeer Contracting sp. zoo

Applicant

Olbek Industrial Services sp. zoo

Applicant

Minister van Sociale Zaken en Werkgelegenheid

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Preliminary Reference / Opinion of Advocate General

  1. 1 Does the transitional provision in Chapter 2, paragraph 2, of Annex XII of the 2003 Act of Accession include the provision of labour?
  2. 2 What are the criteria for identifying a provision of labour under Directive 96/71/EC, Article 1(3)(c)?

Ratio Decidendi

The transitional provision in Chapter 2, paragraph 2, of Annex XII of the 2003 Act of Accession includes the provision of labour, allowing Member States to require work permits for posted workers from Poland. Provision of labour is identified by maintenance of the employment relationship, subordination to the user company, and the exclusive object of worker movement.

Court Disposition

Questions answered; guidance provided to referring court.

Orders

  • Chapter 2, paragraph 2, of Annex XII of the 2003 Act of Accession includes provision of labour.
  • Criteria for provision of labour: maintenance of employment relationship, subordination to user company, exclusive object of worker movement.