European Parliament 12 February 2002, WRITTEN QUESTION E-0339/02 by Christopher Heaton-Harris (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Working time directive.

(2002/C 160 E/270) WRITTEN QUESTION E-0339/02 by Christopher Heaton-Harris (PPE-DE) to the Commission (12 February 2002) Subject: Working time directive The current working time directive permits individuals to opt out of the 48-hour work week maximum. If this opt-out is removed, many businesses, especially seasonal businesses, will be forced to hire more staff and increase their overall costs.