Brussels, 22/01/2009 (Agence Europe) - The decision reached by the Court of Justice of the European Communities, whereby workers will continue to accumulate their right to paid leave even during periods of sick leave, does not please everyone (C-350/06, EUROPE 9822).
Trade unions are naturally pleased with the verdict but their satisfaction is not shared by British Conservative Philip Bushill-Matthews. Consulted by telephone on 20 January, the MEP (EPP-ED) said: “On the face of it this...