Labor
Working Hours
The hours during which an employee is required to work. EU law sets a maximum average of 48 hours per week including overtime.
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Annual Leave
Paid time off work granted to employees each year. EU law requires a minimum of 4 weeks paid leave per year for all workers.
Collective Bargaining Agreement
A written contract negotiated through collective bargaining between an employer and a trade union representing workers, covering wages, hours and working conditions.
Cross-Border Worker
A person who works in one EU member state while residing in another, commuting regularly across the border. Also known as a frontier worker.