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Originally Posted by Sephiroth
It is a big benefit, IMO. But then the Working Time Directive and the extra burden now put onto UK employers to keep the French working practices happy is an example of why we should plough our own furrow.
ANd before any of you stupidly ask if I want to see workers' rights repealed - no I don't. But I don't want an competitive advantage we have by being flexible further eroded by the EU especially under the fake guise of H&S.
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This assumes we will have people willing to work these hours. If as is claimed, we have a shortage of workers, making their working hours longer is not really conducive to retaining staff. All this without the dangers of over long hours for those who drive for a living.