When do all host country conditions apply to posted workers?

The correct answer is that all host country conditions apply to posted workers after 12 months, or 18 months with justification. This is based on the European Union's Posting of Workers Directive, which sets out the framework for posted workers to ensure they enjoy the same working conditions, rights, and benefits as local workers.

For the first 12 months of their posting, posted workers may operate under the terms of their home country's labor laws, which means they are not yet fully subject to the host country's conditions. However, after 12 months, the directive mandates that the worker transitions to the full employment conditions of the host country to ensure fairness and compliance with local labor market standards.

The allowance for an extension up to 18 months with justification recognizes that there may be specific circumstances in which a longer posting abroad is justifiable, allowing for further protection and acceptance of local labor standards. This structure seeks to balance the mobility of labor within the EU while protecting the rights of workers in their host countries.

Other time frames mentioned, such as immediately upon arrival or after 6 months, do not align with the regulations intended to protect both the worker and the local labor market effectively. Additionally, limiting host conditions only during regular audits would not provide consistent protection and