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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
The EU directives are often far too restrictive and complicated, and these are two prime examples of that. You don't have to have this type of complex, inflexible legislation to ensure that people are protected in employment.
We did have holidays before we joined the EU, you know!
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Certainly for the UK and some other countries, the lower limits of the WTD are exceeded by some measure (28 days holiday in the UK
vs. 20 specified in the WTD) There is also the ‘opt out’ clause but, as others have said, that is sometimes enforced by employers which is a bit dodgy. My work contract is somewhat fluffy on this issue saying ‘there may be times when you may need to work more than 48 hours per week as needed’. My Belgian work mate has a much more restrictive contract giving him time off in lieu if he works more than 2 hours after 6pm, including travelling. Lucky sod!
I see these directives as the minimum standard. How do you feel they are more restrictive and complicated than a UK law?