How Do Recent Changes To Law Affect Posted Workers In Latvia?

The Act now in force has brought new changes to the working rules of posted workers living and working in Latvia.

Long-term posting rules

Employees posted to Latvia will be ensured the working conditions and employment provisions provided by the laws and regulations of Latvia, as well as by collective agreements which have been recognised as generally binding and which also govern: salary (including allowances for work involving special risks), overtime work, night work, work on public holidays, additional work, the accommodation arrangements for employees who perform work outside their permanent place of work, if the employer provides this service, reimbursement of expenses in connection with the posted employee's business trips in Latvia, including the payment of the daily allowance for the business trip.