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."