Posting Notification / EU Notification
Notifications that can become relevant when employees are temporarily posted to another country.
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In brief for employers
A posting notification, sometimes called an EU notification, is an administrative notification that may be required before certain temporary activities abroad begin. It does not decide social security coverage. It is about notification, evidence and control duties in the country where the work is performed.
Definition
A posting notification is a country-specific process through which employers inform authorities in the host country about temporary work. It can become relevant for assignments, project work, service activities or certain business trips. Whether a notification is required depends on destination country, activity, duration and local implementation.
The A1 certificate answers the social security question. The Posted Workers Directive is the legal framework behind many posting-related employment and notification duties.
Typical checks
- Destination country and planned duration
- Actual activity in the host country
- Employer, client and work location
- Documents that must be available locally
- Local contact person or representative
- Link to A1, working conditions and minimum standards
- Status tracking and document storage
Difference from A1 and posting rules
An A1 certificate documents the applicable social security system. A posting notification informs authorities about the activity. The Posted Workers Directive explains why certain employment conditions and control mechanisms can become relevant for posted workers.
How Vamoz helps with posting notifications
Vamoz A1 Forms helps classify stays abroad, connect A1 and posting-related checks and show HR when a notification or additional documentation should be reviewed.
Manage social security evidence centrally
With Vamoz, HR identifies relevant cases early and keeps A1 and social security evidence traceable.
Frequently asked questions
Is a posting notification the same as an A1 certificate?
No. A1 concerns social security. A posting notification concerns notification and documentation duties in the host country.
Does every business trip require a posting notification?
No. But trips with productive work, customer work or on-site services should be reviewed.