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Implementation challenges for seafarers’ social security protection: The case of the European Union

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: In a world of competing flag States and short‐term employment, enjoying the benefits provided by a social security system is a difficult, if not impossible, task for many seafarers. The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, has abandoned the flag State principle in favour of the residence principle for that reason. This article addresses the implementation challenges of this approach by examining the European Union case, and highlights the advantages of the residence principle in terms of administrative efficiency and effectiveness, enhanced coordination between social security contributions and personal income tax in cross‐border situations, and better use of State aid measures.

Source: International Social Security Review

DOI: 10.1111/issr.12248

Author: Laura Carballo Piñeiro

Institution: World Maritime University

Language: English

Topic: European Law and Migration

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,500