Brussels, 18/11/2010 (Agence Europe) - To recover unpaid wages due from an employer operating in several countries, a cross-border worker must apply only to the competent institution in the place where he/she works. However, although Community law does not allow him/her to go to another body which offers a higher level of guarantee, member states can still apply or bring in national provisions more favourable to employees.
That, in substance, is the suggestion put to the Court by Advocate...