Posting employees within the EU/EEA or Switzerland: what employers need to know

Posting employees within the EU/EEA and Switzerland involves more than arranging travel and accomodation.

Employers must comply with both Bulgarian labour law and the mandatory employment rules of the host state.

During the posting period, employees must be granted at least the minimum working conditions applicable to local employees performing the same or similar work in the receiving state. Employers cannot agree on remuneration below the minimum requirements established under the legislation of the host country.

Under Bulgarian law, employers are also required to cover travel and related expenses, including transportation to and from the host state, as well as certain travel costs related to the employee’s annual leave.

The necessary documentation should be prepared in advance, including:

• posting orders;
• additional agreements to employment contracts containing the mandatory information required under Bulgarian legislation;
• A1 certificates evidencing the applicable social security legislation; and
• any notifications or residence requirements applicable in the host state.

Proper preparation is essential in order to avoid administrative sanctions and operational delays.