what European Commission officials had
intended the directive to cover, and how it had been enshrined into law over here. Interesting as I believe a union should represent the viewpoints of its members. I wonder how many AMICUS members realised that their union was pushing to reduce their earning potential!
Interesting as I believe a union should represent the viewpoints of its members. I wonder how many AMICUS members realised that their union was pushing to reduce their earning potential!
I have a number of issues with WTR, the most prevalent one being that I feel I should have the right to do what I want with my life with a correct legal infrastructure to protect and aid me if required – but its still my life. Ultimately WTR may reduce your earning potential, but many of us may feel that we want this opportunity. For example:
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A young couple saving for their first house may want to work every hour ‘that god sends’ to enable them to realise their dreams earlier.
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An individual may actually love their job and enjoy working.
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A company going through a boom period may want to offer its employees the potential to ‘make hay while the sun shines’ over an extended period.
You do not blame a barman for making someone into an alcoholic, so it seems unfair to blame the employer for the occasional employee whose social and/or family life collapses due to work commitments. So long as the individual can choose to work just 48 hours a week without repercussions then I feel the law is doing its job.
This law was originally designed to protect workers from exploitation by employers. Once again an enormous hammer has been brought in to crack a very small nut.
Finally, let us be frank. Does the government really feel that those few employers who this legislation is designed for, those who are unscrupulously forcing their employees to work long hours for a low wage, are really going to observe this new legislation hold their hands up and be overcome by a new morality and observance of the law? No! They will forge their documentation and be forced further underground, preying (nee employing) and bullying the socially disadvantaged to carry out their duties.
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