Cross-border road transport in EU law context
Have you ever wondered which legal rules are applicable to cross-border EU road transport? Are you interested in the issues revolving around EU employment law in the international road transport sector? Then, on behalf of the University of Antwerp, Erasmus University Rotterdam, University of Gdańsk, University of Luxembourg and Tilburg University, we would like to welcome you to this MOOC on Cross-border Road Transport in EU law context. This MOOC is a part of the Erasmus + Project funded by the European Commission. In this MOOC, you will not only learn what the current legal framework is, but also, how it is applied in the road transport sector.After participating in this MOOC, you will be able to:
- Describe the basics of the process of European integration, in the light of the affirmation of the four fundamental freedoms
of the EU, European framework on private international law, the posting of workers, social security coordination and social dialogue.
- Understand the interplay between Treaty provisions and secondary sources in the relevant fields.
- Understand the frictions between the rationales underneath the legal provisions that govern EU social policy and labour law.
- Analyse the most relevant case law of the European Court of Justice with an impact on the rights of international road transport workers.
- Familiarise with official documents of the EU institutions and with academic and other relevant literature in this field.
- Use, where relevant, the implementation of EU rules by Member States.
- Solve cases dealing with the implementation of the applicable legal provisions.
We are offering you knowledge clips, memoranda that contain in-depth legal information on the different key topics, recommended readings and case law. Next to that after each module, you could test your acquired knowledge by taking a multiple choice test. In the end of this course, you will be able to apply everything you have learned in a practical manner by solving our sample guide case that resembles a real life scenario which challenges you to deal with everyday’s problems faced in the cross-border road transport by practitioners in the field.
By participating in this MOOC, you will find answers to the following questions:
- Which of the four fundamental freedoms is applicable?
- Which court has jurisdiction over a labour dispute and which law governs the cross-border employment relation?
- How to apply and enforce the rules stemming from the Posting of Workers Directive?
- Which social security system is applicable and which social security institution is competent to levy the social security contributions?
- What is the role of social partners in the cross-border road transport?
In the end it all makes SENSE! So let’s go down this road together. Buckle up!
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Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Introduction to the course and the topic
Week 2
EU fundamental freedoms in the light of cross-border road transport
Week 3
Private international law in the EU: competency and applicable law
Week 4
Posting of workers
Week 5
Social security coordination
Week 6
European social dialogue
Week 7
Final assignment: the SENSE sample case
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
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