| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/04/1 (5.1.04) |
| Publication Date | 05/01/2004 |
| Content Type | News |
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The European Commission called on 5 January 2004 for all interested parties to contribute to a consultation on working time, following a report on the workings of current European Union legislation in this area. The report focuses on the issue of the so-called 'opt-out', which allows individuals to waive their rights under the directive, and the definition and calculation of working time. As a result of recent European Court of Justice rulings, more Member States are turning to use of the opt-out. The Commission is consulting on how the Directive could be revised in the future |
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| Subject Categories | Employment and Social Affairs |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
