Because the European Union protected its workers by introducing the working time directive which emans the maximum hours you can be contracted to work is 48 per week - you can work longer if you wish and agree, but no employer can force you to
Well, that's the letter of the law, but in practice, employers will add a clause to your contract saying you waive your rights under the Working Time Directive. No clause, no job...
Oh, and Overtime? "That's *so* 1990s. Just be grateful you still have a job..."
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Because the European Union protected its workers by introducing the working time directive which emans the maximum hours you can be contracted to work is 48 per week - you can work longer if you wish and agree, but no employer can force you to
Well, that's the letter of the law, but in practice, employers will add a clause to your contract saying you waive your rights under the Working Time Directive. No clause, no job...
Oh, and Overtime? "That's *so* 1990s. Just be grateful you still have a job..."