Working hours, holiday and leave
As an employer, you need to know the minimum EU standards for working hours and rest, breaks, and night work. Derogations from some of the working time obligations are possible if allowed by national law.
In addition to basic annual leave entitlements, EU rules on work-life balance rights establish minimum standards for paternity, parental and carers’ leave, collectively called family leave. These rules also include additional rights, such as the right to request flexible working arrangements and the right to time off work on the grounds of force majeure.
Last checked: 10/01/2024