Genesis of the historical development of the right of emplayees to participate by the beginnings of a European Work Councils Directive 94/45 Cover Image

Genézia historického vývoja práva zamestnancov na participáciu od počiatkov k európskym zamestnaneckým radám a smernici 94/45
Genesis of the historical development of the right of emplayees to participate by the beginnings of a European Work Councils Directive 94/45

Author(s): Peter Kotira
Subject(s): Commercial Law
Published by: Masarykova univerzita nakladatelství
Keywords: European company statute; European Works Councils;directives;separate adjustment;main arguments;preparatory phase; employment;

Summary/Abstract: In this paper the author addresses in detail the processing and approximates the historical development of European Works Councils from their anchorage in the draft of European company statute to their separate adjustment in the EWC Directive. He displays a fairly difficult process that led to the adoption of mandatory adjustment of the issue. At the same time he points and details the various predecessors with the increased emphasis on the direct predecessors which are the Fifth directive and the Vredeling directive. Outline the main arguments of the social partners and Member States about different proposals He addresses in detail the preparatory phase which preceded the adoption of the Directive. In conclusion generalizes the main efforts of the EU at this level of employees’ participation.

  • Issue Year: 20/2012
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 383-391
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Slovak