Free movement of persons Flashcards
3 main freedoms
- workers
- establishment
- services
Authority for freedom movement of workers
Article 45 TFEU
Conditions of worker
- national of a member state
- cross border element to their work
- engaged in economic activity on an employed basis
Family extension
Family’s are given same rights if they have a worker relative
Who is an applicable family member
- spouse
- civil partner
- dependant relative
- direct descendant u21
What does free movement mean for workers and their families
- they can leave home state for another member
- they can enter any member state upon production of a valid proof of identity
- they have the right to reside in another member state
Authority for rights under free movement for workers
Watson v Belman
Employment rights of workers
- equal treatment to member state workers
- access to employment
- prohibition of direct and indirect discrimination
What is direct discrimination
acts that explicitly discriminate against EU workers. Can never be justified.
What is indirect discrimination
acts that have the effect of discrimination. Can be justified.
Authority for social and tax advantages
Article 7(2) of Regulation 1612/68
what is right of establishment
ability to set up a business in another member state
Authority for establishment
Factortame and Article 49 TFEU
2 categories of establishment
Primary and secondary
Primary establishment definition
leaving one member state to set up business in another