What is European legislation on social security and pension rights to say?
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011Article by Richard A Hann
Social security covers a wide range of regulations, rights and benefits. Schemes vary considerably between countries and between EU countries.
contains for example the British system:The National Insurance (NI) Scheme – provides cash benefits for sickness, unemployment, retirement, etc. requires citizens to pay National Insurance contributionsThe National Health Service (NHS) – provides medical, dental and optical / li> support schemes for children – regulates care benefits and child tax credit for children of other contributory benefits – such as for people with disabilities and caregivers, and requests for payments such as statutory employment
maternity leave, paternity and adoption There were to have problems when people move between countries in terms of what happened to their grandfather. The EU has tried to make it through the implementation of Directive 98/49/EC and Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 address.
The Directive ensures the pension rights of persons within the EU. Among them, a person who leaves a scheme because it goes to another Member State, not unlike a person who leaves the system, but remains in the Member State must, as far as their accrued benefits are treated. The Directive was transposed into UK law by occupational schemes (Preservation of delivery) Regulations 1991st The EU rules coordinate national legislation on the application of social security schemes to employed persons and their families moving within the EU. Another aspect of EU law protected against discrimination. Directive 79/7/EC and Directive 86/378/EEC requires the implementation of the principle of equal treatment between men and women in matters of social security. Social Security (Contributions) Act 1991 and the Social Security Act 1989 are the laws of the United Kingdom to adopt the provisions of these guidelines. If you have concerns about how you, your rights to social security under EU law, EU law, you should consult an attorney for legal advice. For domestic claims in the UK, a civilian lawyer can give you is to provide legal advice and support with. If you have experienced discrimination in the United Kingdom, a lawyer can help you with your claim against the relevant national authority.