Working time opt out: Retained firefighters

This note looks at the recent developments at EU level which may see the abolition of the opt-out provisions in the Working Time rules in respect of the 48 hour working week. In particular, it examines: the possible impact of WT opt-out abolition on retained firefighters; the possible impact on other voluntary emergency service sectors; political and legal prospects in the EU for retaining opt-out.

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