Lamport Bassitt Solicitors - Legal News - 'Jury still out' on effect of Working Time Directive


	LATEST LATEST LEGAL NEWS ARCHIVE		LATEST NEWS & EVENTS 'Jury still out' on effect of Working Time Directive The full impact of the Working Time Directive on employees in Europe is not yet known, it has been suggested. According to Katy Nicholson, a spokeswoman for Keep Britain Working, there is little evidence that the legislation has increased job numbers across the continent. Her comments follow claims made by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development that employers are concerned about the laws. It claimed that the regulations had a negligible value in limiting unhealthy workplace behaviour and it called for their repeal. Ms Nicholson stated: "Certainly, workers should be protected from exploitation and a level playing field of employment law across Europe helps each European Union economy compete on an equal basis." However, the flexibility shown by the British workforce over the last few years of the economic downturn has helped to retain jobs and cut the rise in unemployment to below the predicted three million, the expert added. Related Articles: 3/5/2012 - OECD called into investigate 'blatant' employment law breaches at Liverpool firm 27/4/2012 - Supreme Court ruling gives green light to forced retirement? 20/4/2012 - Disabled workers demonstrate over Remploy closures 5/4/2012 - Employment tribunal rules set for shake-up 4/4/2012 - Bosses urged to make Diamond Jubilee a holiday More Employment Law News