***********ACHIEVED A FIRST (77)***********
Problem Question on free movement wIth full answer.
Use as guidance ONLY.
This is the answer I submitted on TurnItIn for my EU Law Module therefore it is copyrighted and only to be used as guidance on how to answer a problem question.
1.Jacques and Jeanne are nationals of (the fictional EU country) Newmonia, and work as
nurses there. Both work very long shifts, Jacques at the Newmonia University Hospital, a
public teaching hospital, and Jeanne at the Newmonia Clinic, a private clinic specialising
in ear, nose and throat conditions. Due to the demands on healthcare in Newmonia,
Jacques is often given consecutive full day shifts with no breaks, and Jeanne is on night
call from 5pm until midday the next morning. This has been happening for over 6 months,
and unfortunately due to extreme exhaustion over long hours, at work this week, they
made some mistakes. They feel as if it was something that could be avoided had they not
been scheduled to work so many shifts and such long hours.
They see on the EU news that the implementation period for (fictitious) Directive 2017/111
passed just last week, and which has as its aim to regulate hours for those in the
healthcare industry in order to avoid employee exhaustion, requiring rest breaks and no
consecutive full day shifts. However, when they bring this up with their respective
employers, they both get the same answer that as per the domestic Healthcare Worker
Act 1955 (fictitious) they are not breaching any laws – it allows consecutive full day shifts
and says nothing about rest breaks.
They both now received letters notifying them officially of being suspended without pay for
their mistakes. Jacques and Jeanne are outraged.
Advise Jacques and Jeanne on their rights under EU law.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller fgms. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $26.44. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
