Laws of European Countries are Very Protective of the Employees

Abstract

This paper will provide a brief opinion about the laws of employment in European countries especially the employment law of UK including the EU directives, which is very protective for the employees. It will briefly respond to the inquiry for any investor who would like to invest in Europe. It will explain the relation between employer and employee, What laws govern employer/employee relations, are there restrictions on the ability to terminate employees? Are there obligations to train employees, Is there a minimum wage, Is there required bonuses or profit sharing with employees, are there a maximum number of hours an employee can work each week. Are there rules to follow in hiring/dismissing personnel (e.g. notice)? Is there a minimum number of vacation and sick days to be given employment regulations, hiring and firing requirements, safety stander, are there safety codes which must be followed labour availability, and union. In some European counties, employee benefit package cost more than employee salaries. Are there mandatory collective bargaining agreements for the business involved? Moreover, these worker rights and protections in Europe unavoidably result in higher direct and indirect costs for companies, affecting their international competitiveness. Any informed analysis of doing business in Europe requires careful consideration of these labor and employment laws.