EU Clarifies Employment Contracts for Seconded National Experts

• Temporary agent posts have a typical contract duration of three years with a nine-month probationary period.
• Contract agent posts are divided into four function groups, with a maximum contract duration of two years and a nine-month probationary period for those recruited for more than one year.
• Seconded national experts (SNEs) remain in service of their original employer during their secondment to the EPPO and continue to receive payment from them.
• The Annual update of remuneration and pensions provides essential information on pay and allowances for each grade, applicable since July 2021.

These SNEs remain in service of their original employer during their secondment to the EPPO and continue to receive payment from them.

The European Union's employment contracts for seconded national experts have been clarified in recent updates. Temporary agent posts are classified into two function groups based on duty and importance, with a typical contract duration of three years and a nine-month probationary period. Contract agent posts, on the other hand, are divided into four function groups, with a maximum contract duration of two years and also a nine-month probationary period for those recruited for more than one year. Both types of contracts reference the Annual update of remuneration and pensions for pay and allowances information, applicable since July 2021.

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) utilizes seconded national experts (SNEs) in certain fields, drawing from civil servants employed by other public administration institutions. These SNEs remain in service of their original employer during their secondment to the EPPO and continue to receive payment from them.

The employment contracts for seconded national experts are governed by specific regulations, including Article 98 of the EPPO Regulation. This article outlines the use of SNEs in certain fields, in addition to the EPPO's own staff. The Staff Regulations of Officials and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community also play a role in mobility via inter-agency vacancies for staff employed by other EU agencies, institutions, or bodies.

The Annual update of remuneration and pensions is crucial for understanding pay and allowances for each grade, with correction coefficients applied thereto. This update has been applicable since July 2021, providing essential information for lawyers advising clients on secondments to the EPPO.

Lawyers advising clients on secondments to the European Public Prosecutor's Office should be aware of the specific terms and conditions outlined in the Annual update of remuneration and pensions. This includes pay and allowances for each grade, as well as correction coefficients applied thereto. Understanding these details is essential for ensuring compliance with EU rules and regulations.

The employment contracts for seconded national experts are complex, involving multiple regulations and updates. As such, it is crucial for lawyers to stay informed about the latest developments in this area to provide accurate guidance to their clients.

Lawyers advising clients on secondments to the EPPO should be aware of the specific terms and conditions, including pay and allowances, as outlined in the Annual update of remuneration and pensions.

Source: Original reporting via EU Staff Regulations