How are social security rights provided when working in another EU/EEA country?
As to the welfare system, from the first day of their employment workers and their families have the same rights as the citizens of the host country. These rights cover disease, maternity benefits, disability, benefits covering injuries and professional illnesses, deaths, unemployment and family benefits. Workers and their families cannot be excluded from the country’s welfare system on the grounds of nationality, place of residence or other discriminating reasons. Each country has a different welfare system. Persons interested in this kind of information should contact the responsible authorities in the host country in order to acquire detailed information about the local welfare system.
