Are you sending an employee to Estonia?
To comply with applicable rules and legislation, you must consider whether a registration under the Posted Workers Directive (PWD) is required. This depends on several factors, including:

Whether your company is registered in Estonia or not
Whether the employee’s salary meets Estonian wage requirements
The duration of the assignment (e.g. more or less than 8 days)

The rules do not apply to remote workers staying in Estonia without carrying out work that provides local value.
Additionally, business trips may be exempt – depending on the purpose and nature of the activities during the stay.

Why register employees under the PWD in Estonia?
As an employer, you are responsible for ensuring that your posted workers are employed
under conditions that comply with Estonian legislation and collective agreements. This includes:

Work environment and safety
Anti-discrimination
Working hours and holidays
Parental leave
Salary and taxation

When do you need to apply under the Posted Workers Directive in Denmark?
Whether your company needs to apply under the PWD (Posted Workers Directive) depends on several factors and varies from country to country. Many HR departments find the rules complex, confusing, and time-consuming – and in some cases, the PWD registration is completely overlooked.

What happens if you don’t register correctly under the PWD?
Failing to register correctly under the PWD in Denmark can have serious consequences:

Heavy fines
Expulsion of the employee from the workplace
Damage to the company’s reputation and brand

When is the Posted Workers Directive required in Denmark?
You may be required to apply under the PWD in Denmark if:

Your company is not registered in Denmark
The work being carried out creates value for a Danish company
The employee’s salary and working conditions do not meet Danish requirements and collective agreements

Are you aware of when you need to register employees under the Posted Workers Directive (PWD) in the Czech Republic? Do you know what the PWD is and the potential consequences of failing to comply?

Failing to complete a PWD registration can lead to significant fines and legal complications — and the rules can be complex. It can be difficult to determine when registration is legally required, where to submit the application, and what information is needed.

When Is PWD Registration Required in the Czech Republic?
PWD registration may be required depending on several factors, such as:

If your company is already registered in the Czech Republic

If employees are not paid in accordance with Czech wage regulations

If you do not comply with local rules on working conditions, holiday entitlements, working hours, and allowances

It is therefore essential to ensure full compliance with Czech labor laws and standards when posting workers.

When your company sends employees to Cyprus to perform temporary work, it may, in certain cases, be necessary to register the posting under the EU Posted Workers Directive (PWD).

In Cyprus, there is no blanket requirement for PWD registration in all posting situations. However, registration may be mandatory in specific cases, depending on factors such as:

Company establishment: If your company is already registered in Cyprus, the assignment may not be considered a traditional posting under the directive.

Industry and type of activity: For example, if the company is a commercial shipping company posting seafarers to vessels in international waters, special rules or exemptions may apply.

Recipient of the value of the work: A key consideration is which country ultimately receives the economic value of the work. If the value is delivered to a client or entity outside of Cyprus, this may impact whether registration is required.

Because the rules can be complex and vary depending on the specific circumstances of the posting, it is highly recommended to carry out a thorough assessment—preferably with legal or local expert guidance—before sending employees to Cyprus.

Is your company sending an employee to Croatia to perform work?
Then it is always required to apply for A1 registration via Virk.dk.
An approved A1 certificate documents that the employee remains covered by Danish social security during the posting.

The advantage of A1 registration is that the process is standardized regardless of the destination – you always know that and how to apply.

The same does not apply to the Posted Workers Directive (PWD), where rules, requirements, and procedures vary from country to country, making the process much more complex and time-consuming.

What is the Posted Workers Directive (PWD)?

The Posted Workers Directive (PWD) is an EU framework designed to protect the rights of employees who are temporarily sent to work in another EU country.

By completing a PWD registration, your company demonstrates compliance with Croatian employment legislation and any applicable collective agreements. This includes key areas such as:

Working hours, rest periods, and break regulations

Health and safety standards in the workplace

Rules on holidays, paid leave, and public days off

Minimum wage levels and mandatory allowances

Certain tax-related obligations and reporting requirements

And so on…

Proper registration under the PWD not only helps avoid legal and financial penalties but also ensures fair treatment for posted employees while they work in Croatia.

If you are sending an employee to work in Belgium, an A1 registration through virk.dk may not always be sufficient. Depending on the nature and duration of the work and who the work is performed for, it may also be necessary to submit a notification under the EU’s Posting of Workers Directive (PWD).

When is PWD registration required in Belgium?

You may be required to submit a PWD registration if your employee is, for example, performing work for a Belgian company, thereby creating value in Belgium.
This may also apply for stays exceeding 90 days for employees from non-EU/EEA/Schengen countries or for the temporary provision of services as a self-employed individual.
In all cases, registration must be completed before the work begins.

Is your company sending employees to Austria?

Then it is mandatory to apply for an A1 certificate via virk.dk.
The A1 documentation shows that the employee remains covered by Danish social security during the work stay in Austria.

Do you also need to apply under the Posted Workers Directive (PWD)?
In addition to A1 registration, it may be necessary to notify the employee’s stay under the EU Posted Workers Directive (PWD) – also known as the Austrian Posted Workers Directive.
The requirements depend on the type of work, industry, duration, workplace, and the value the employee creates – and thereby who and which country ultimately benefits from the work.

Registration in Austria is done through the Zentrale Koordinationsstelle (ZKO) and requires thorough preparation to avoid errors and delays.

Where do you apply for PWD in Austria?
Registration takes place via the Austrian ZKO system under the Federal Ministry of Finance.

For posting of employees, use the online form ZKO3.
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For employee leasing, use the online form ZKO4.
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Mariska joined Relocare as HR Talent Manager and is responsible for the mentor program of the Greater Copenhagen Career Program. Mariska holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management. She started her career working for the Dutch City of Apeldoorn creating a network of companies attracting and retaining talent together.

For this she won the Dutch HR Talent Trophy in 2002.

She pursued her career at the Dutch Ministry of Finance coordinating management development programs. After having worked for many years as HR Specialist, she decided to further build expertise as general HR Manager. She worked for multinationals DSM and AkzoNobel being responsible for plants in both Germany and the Netherlands.

She started the Nordsjælland International Community (NIC) connecting internationals and giving them both a social network and professional network. This is where Mariska met Relocare. Relocare and NIC organized several events together with the aim of retaining talent for Denmark. 

Alongside her work as HR Talent Manager, Mariska organizes events and activities for international families staying at the North Zealand International School. Mariska is an enthusiastic, energetic person who has a talent for creating and organizing new (HR) initiatives.
Mariska moved to Denmark in 2015, accompanying her family

Catherine Hamilton (Cat) is a Relocation Agent having started at Relocare in early 2024. She has an international background, with a Bachelor’s degree in Russian and French from Trinity College Dublin in her home country of Ireland and a Masters degree in International Relations and development specialising in Global Refugee Studies from Aalborg University in her new home of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Cat has lived and worked in Dublin, Vancouver, Moscow, and London before relocating to Denmark in 2020. She has a great interest in other cultures and languages. She is passionate about people; she is always aiming for the highest level of customer satisfaction and to make the transition of moving to Denmark the best possible experience for expats.