BHRM503 EMPLOYMENT:THE EUROPEAN DIMENSION

You must set out your answer in a report format. Your answer should be of about 1,800 words. Remember that you must submit your work via Turnitin.
Remember to put your name on your actual report.

The Question
A.Explain how the Working Time Directive (WTD)of the European Union represents a necessary health and safety measure which protects workers. What are its main provisions? Explain how this Directive seeks to protect workers. Give some examples to illustrate your points.

B. Does this directive enhance integration across the European single labour market? If so explain how?

C.Does the reality of the implementation of the EU’s Working Time Directive threaten to undermine the construction of a single European labour market by allowing some social dumping? Illustrate your answer.

Guidance
You must answer all 3 parts.As a rough guide part A carries roughly 70% of the marks and parts B& C roughly 30%.

Do notinclude -an “Executive summary”, Contents Page or Cover Page.

Do include a short sharp and concise introduction and end with a summary paragraph with your conclusion – these will have to be supported by the evidence and arguments in the body of the report and not be merely flat assertions that X “should” happen.

Read the EU’s Working Time Directive. In addition to your text book Look at the TUC ETUC Business Europe and EurActiv sites for commentaries.

Don’t forget to put your name on the actual report.

Consider the following criteria when writing your report.
• clear, accurate and relevant to question set and supported by appropriate use of evidence and examples;
• effective organisation and prioritisation of material; clear and logical analysis with theory used to advance the analysis;
• ability to write clearly in a recognised academic style, which is suitable for report writing;
• ability to reference appropriately – You MUST use quotation marks for the words of other writers.

Marking Criteria

Criteria
Percentage of Mark
Description of the WTDshowing reasonableunderstanding. Includes main measures.

+40%
A better description showing a full understanding and accurate knowledge of the WTD and how it works.

+50%
Able to demonstrate detailed understand of the WTD as a European Directive.Understands difference in implementation across EU.

+60%
Clearly/convincingly/coherently expressed – appropriate use of language and structure. Coherently sets out issues for EU labour markets integration.

+70%