1. Beneficiaries of international protection shall have the right to engage in employed or self-employed activities subject to the rules generally applicable to the profession concerned or to the public service, immediately after protection has been granted.
2. Beneficiaries of international protection shall enjoy equal treatment with nationals of the Member State that granted them international protection as regards:
(a) terms of employment, including the minimum working age, and working conditions, including pay and dismissal, working hours, leave and holidays, and health and safety requirements at the workplace;
(b) freedom of association and affiliation, and membership of an organisation representing workers or employers or of any organisation whose members are engaged in a specific occupation, including the rights and benefits conferred by such organisations;
(c) employment-related educational opportunities for adults, vocational training, including training courses for upgrading skills and practical workplace experience;
(d) information and counselling services offered by employment offices.
3. Where necessary, competent authorities shall facilitate full access to the activities referred to in points (c) and (d) of paragraph 2.
Correlation Table
| Directive 2011/95/EU | This Regulation |
| Article 26(1) | Article 28(1) |
| Article 26(2) | Article 28(2), points (c) and (d) |
| Article 26(3) | Article 28(3) |