EU looks for progress on working time rules

Posted Fri, Apr 16th 2010, 13:08 | Comments (1)

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The Equity Channel has produced a new policy briefing on the review of the EU Working Time Directive.

The briefing gives an overview of the first stage of a consultation process by the European Commission, to undertake a comprehensive review of the existing measures on working time.

Under the review proposals, the average working hours per week would be limited to 48 hours, but with a national “opt-out” clause enabling a worker to work longer average hours if he or she freely consents to do so.

The current legislation “does not ensure that workers’ health and safety is being effectively protected across the EU,” according to the European Commission.

As well as enhancing health and safety for employees, the review of the directive is also aimed at improving balance between work and private life and giving businesses and workers more flexibility about their working time.

In its briefing, the Equity Channel is keen to point out the importance of the directive in enhancing overall well-being.

“[A]mending the current Directive to promote working conditions that encourage and support a healthy work-life balance could significantly improve overall health and well-being of the EU workforce,” the paper explains.

The first stage of the consultation involves only the social partners.

The Commission will also carry out an impact assessment, which includes the legal application of the Directive in the Member States and a study of the related social and economic aspects.

You can download the full briefing paper from our publications page.

If you would like to comment on any aspect of the proposals, don’t forget to join our Equity Channel Community.

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