A moratorium on new employment law is being encouraged by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), which has published its latest European manifesto.
Due to the economic downturn, companies need time and space to focus on surviving financial difficulties rather than legislation, it said.
The BCC made its comments ahead of the EU parliamentary elections on June 4th, when business should be “at the very heart” of the agenda, the organisation said.
New laws on employment should only be passed if they create more jobs and make labour markets more flexible, it added.
Director general David Frost also urged candidates to reject protectionism and “tear down the barriers to global trade”.
“Business can help get Europe growing and working again, but it must be backed up by governments and politicians who understand the problems,” the group concluded.
In related news, the BCC commented as the UK’s car scrappage scheme was implemented.
It said the initiative was just the type of thing needed during a recession.
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In our relocation industry we have seen an increased number of employees inquiring about their rights if their employer requests them to relocate. Although the employee always has a choice in saying no to the relocation, the employee feels that unless the move is accepted, (very often without a relocation support)they might loose their jobs.
It is understandable that companies need to focus on the implications of the economical down turn, however looking after their employees – the biggest asset of any company – needs to be highlighted and reiterated.
Natascha