ECJ sick leave ruling will create a minefield for small businesses

ECJ sick leave ruling will create a minefield for small businesses

Posted, September 15, 2009 @ 14:00

Responding to the European Court of Justice's ruling that will allow workers to claim back holiday lost to illness, Roger Helmer MEP, Conservative employment spokesman in the European Parliament, said:

"We are once again replacing the goodwill and strong relationships between employers and employees with legal statutes dictated by unelected judges in Luxembourg.

"This ruling will create a legal minefield for businesses, particularly small businesses, who have to plan all leave extremely carefully. During the summer holidays, this ruling could leave small businesses vulnerable to severe staff shortages."

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