EC staff regulation: EP Members' assistance statute

The Parliament approved the text of the Commission's proposal subject to some amendments. Parliament's rapporteur was Mr. Klau-Heiner LEHNE (EPP, D). One of the amendments deals with general implementing provisions governing in particular : - general working conditions, including recruitment and dismissal, - remuneration, - conditions of affiliation to social security and pension schemes, - place of work, - confidentiality, - the prohibition of outside activities, including lobbying, - the prohibition of discrimination against citizens of countries that do not belong to the EU, - disputes between employers and employees and the exclusion of the European Parliament's liability for the employment relationship. Another amendment states that the annual allowance for assistants is intended for the remuneration of assistants and other staff, their salaries being paid directly by the Parliament on the instructions of the Member. A further article was added by the Parliament. This governs the details that should be included in the contract of employment.�