C-113/89, Rush Portuguesa [1990]

C-113/89, Rush Portuguesa [1990]
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1. Facts:

• Background: A Portuguese company was providing construction services in France, with Portuguese workers posted to perform the work.

• Issue: The case involved whether France could impose national labour laws on posted workers from Portugal.

2. Outcome:

• Host Country Rule: The Court affirmed that Member States could apply their national labour laws to posted workers, aligning with the principle that labour conditions are subject to the host country's regulations.

3. Impact and Analysis:

• Posted Workers: The decision confirmed that while the free movement of services under Article 56 TFEU is protected, Member States retain the right to enforce their labour laws on workers posted from other countries, ensuring compliance with national labour standards.