This 2008 Directive stipulates that temporary workers have a right to treatment equal to that of regular employees in terms of pay and working conditions.

The Directive obliges employers to inform their workers about essential aspects of their contractual relation, thus improving protection through clearer employment rights and working conditions.

It prohibits the employment of undocumented migrant workers and lays down minimum standards on sanctions to be respected by national law. It also puts in place a protective framework against abuses and exploitation.

Under this 2014 Directive, seasonal workers are entitled to equal treatment with respect to working conditions, including pay and dismissal, working hours, as well as occupational health and safety measures.

This 2011 Directive equips third-country workers with a set of rights similar to that enjoyed by nationals, such as access to social security and public services (i.e. housing and employment advice).