EU directive burdens contractors
Series: Contract Journal ; 409(6332) 20 June 2001, 6(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: A new European Union directive, reluctantly adopted by the UK government, compels companies to inform and consult employees on a range of internal economic and financial issues. This will be an added bureaucratic burden for large and medium-sized contractors. Firms with over 150 staff are expected to adopt the practices in 3 years time; those with 100-150 employees in 5 years time; and firms with over 50 employees in 7 years time.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3724-08 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 113223-1001 |
A new European Union directive, reluctantly adopted by the UK government, compels companies to inform and consult employees on a range of internal economic and financial issues. This will be an added bureaucratic burden for large and medium-sized contractors. Firms with over 150 staff are expected to adopt the practices in 3 years time; those with 100-150 employees in 5 years time; and firms with over 50 employees in 7 years time.