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29/04/2009
Working time directive to stay unchanged |
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Britain's opt-out from the European working time directive is to remain in place after talks on the future of the law broke down.
Negotiations over the opt-out - which Britain and a number of other European Union countries have in place - ending without agreement against a backdrop of the wish of governments to keep it and a recent vote by MEPs to enforce the 48-hour week working limit in the directive.
Responding to the news, business secretary Peter Mandelson commented: "Millions of people are better off because of the opt-out and I am relieved we have been able to resist its removal."
Those with employment issues concerning working hours may wish to see a solicitor to establish their own legal and contractual position before proceeding with any action.
The British Retail Consortium has welcomed the news about the opt-out retention, with business director Jane Milne remarking that the "freedom" to be able to choose to work longer hours is "good news" for British employees.
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