Liechtenstein
Posting Employees to Liechtenstein – When Does the Posted Workers Directive Apply?
When posting employees abroad, an A1 certificate must always be obtained.
This documentation confirms that the employee remains covered by Danish social security – including benefits such as parental leave, unemployment benefits, and sick pay – during their stay abroad.
What is the Posted Workers Directive (PWD)?
The PWD is a registration designed to ensure that posted workers are protected by key working conditions in the country where the work is performed. The aim is to ensure fair competition and safeguard workers’ rights.
The PWD ensures, among other things:
- The right to minimum wage and overtime pay
- Rules regarding working hours, breaks, and rest periods
- Entitlement to holidays and days off
Whether PWD registration is required depends on several factors – including the nature of the work, the industry, duration, location, and which country ultimately benefits from the employee’s work. As regulations vary from country to country, the process can be both extensive and complex.