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Holiday sickness ruling 'will hit small businesses'
Small businesses may suffer from “severe staff shortages” after a landmark ruling allowed workers to claim back holiday time lost to illness, it has been claimed.
WORKERS CAN NOW CLAIM BACK HOLIDAYS RUINED BY ILLNESS
WORKERS who fall ill while on holiday can now demand extra days off after a landmark EU ruling.
José Manuel Barroso reelected European Commission president
José Manuel Barroso has vowed to fight "national egoisms" and push ahead with further integration after being re-elected president of the European Commission.
EU Parliament urged to back Taiwan's role in international community
Parliament is this week expected to demand that Taiwan be allowed to take part in the World Meterological Organisation.
Federalists accused of 'hijacking' European Parliament opening
Federalists have been accused of hijacking the official opening of the new European Parliament session after soldiers raised the EU flag to the tune of Europe's official anthem Ode to Joy.